An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter Scale struck off the coast of central Chile on Thursday, United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.The quake, which occurred at around 2:30 pm (local time), struck at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers, about 167 kilometers northeast of capital Santiago, reported Russia Today.There were no immediate reports of casualties or any damage to property as a result of the quake. No Tsunami warning has been issued.Chile lies in the 'Ring of Fire', an area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean... Читать дальше...