BREAKING: Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Antofagasta, Chile

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Antofagasta, Chile, on Thursday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 104 kilometres (64.62 miles), the EMSC reported. Details on potential damage or casualties were not immediately available.

Chile, located along the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, frequently experiences earthquakes due to tectonic activity in the region. Authorities are monitoring the situation for further developments.