In Chile, a strong earthquake with a magnitude 6.1 hit central Chile today. No immediate casualties or damage were reported. The U.S. Geological Survey said, the quake took place at 1003 GMT, and the epicenter of the quake was 65 km south of Concepcion, Chile's second largest city. A series of aftershocks followed the powerful 8.8 magnitude quake that hit southern and central Chile on Feb. 27.