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A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Chile - only hours after a total solar eclipse touched part of the country.

The quake was centred 77km east northeast of Calama, the US Geological Survey says and struck at a depth of 99km just after midnight (12.11pm Monday NZT).

A total solar eclipse touched Chile only hours earlier as it crossed the South Pacific on Sunday night.

The eclipse, which was only visible from small sections of land, including Easter Islands, ended over southern parts of Chile and Argentina.

A huge 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile in February, killing hundreds of people and causing massive damage.

- Reuters