An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale jolted Chile at 11:50 a.m. Beijing Time Tuesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

Residents leave homes during a quake, in Santiago, capital of Chile, early April 17, 2012. The U.S. Geologic Center said that a quake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale shook central Chile on Tuesday. (Xinhua/ Jorge Villegas)
The epicenter, with a depth of 30 km, was at 32.6 degrees south latitude and 71.4 degrees west longitude.

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