Powerful Earthquake Hits Antofagasta, Chile

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Antofagasta, Chile, at a depth of 128 km. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported the quake on Thursday. This seismic event highlights the region's vulnerability to significant geological activity.

On Thursday, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Antofagasta in Chile, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.

The quake's epicenter was located at a depth of 128 km (79.54 miles), according to EMSC.

This event underscores the ongoing seismic activity and geological vulnerabilities in the region.