6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near Valparaiso, Chile

Key facts

• A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck 23 kilometers west of Quintero, Chile.
• The earthquake occurred in the Valparaiso region on Sunday evening.
• No damage was immediately reported.

Chile is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for high seismic activity. Earthquakes are a common occurrence in the country, and the Valparaiso region, like much of Chile, is prone to tremors.