The quake's epicenter was registered 30 kilometers southwest of the city of Ovalle in Chile's Coquimbo Region at a depth of 38 kilometers.
Another 5.1-magnitude quake followed minutes after the strong tremor, according to USGS.
Local media have reported at least 3 aftershocks of a lesser magnitude.
6.2 earthquake, 30km SW of Ovalle, Chile. 2015-09-25 23:51:18 at epicenter (19m ago, depth 38km). http://t.co/aEHXfuDM7j
— Earthquakes Tsunamis (@NewEarthquake) September 26, 2015
According to RT Spanish, local Chilean authorities ordered a preventive evacuation of the region's coastal areas, but the warning was quickly canceled.
MORE: #Chile #quake followed by 5.1 aftershock - USGS
http://t.co/RFAl64TPEl pic.twitter.com/tipPggXry1
— RT (@RT_com) September 26, 2015
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