5.8-magnitude quake hits off Chilean coast
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An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale jolted off the coast of Libertador O'Higgins, Chile, Wednesday night, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The quake, which occurred at 9:49 p.m. local time (0249 GMT Thursday), was centered 320 km southwest of Santiago, the USGS said.
The quake shook buildings in the Chilean capital of Santiago and caused panic among residents, a Xinhua witness said.
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