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Chile struck by 6.5 magnitude earthquake

14 July 2010

Chile has been struck by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake in the Bío Bío region, home to some of the country's leading pulp and paper producers.

As of 10:00 UTC on 14 July there had been no reports of significant damage, according to modelling agency Risk Management Solutions (RMS). However the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake could cause moderate-to-heavy damage to vulnerable structures.

The location of the earthquake is almost certain to cause anxiety to (re)insurers, as its...


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