Vallenar, April 21: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale struck 97 km West Southwest of Vallenar, Chile on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

Vallenar is a city and commune in the Atacama Region of Chile. Earthquake in Papua New Guinea: Quake of Magnitude 6.1 on Richter Scale Jolts New Britain Region, No Casualty Reported.

The earthquake occurred at 01:51:28 (UTC+05:30) and hit Vallenar, Chile at a depth of 35 km, the USGS informed. The earthquake's epicentre was 28.982°S and 71.642°W, respectively. Earthquake in Indonesia: Quake of Magnitude 7.0 on Richter Scale Hits Tuban.

No casualties have been reported yet. Further details are awaited.

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