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Magnitude 7.7 Quake Strikes Chile, Tsunami Warning Issued

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A damaged road is seen after a quake at Tarahuin, on Chiloe island, southern Chile Chile issued a tsunami warning and evacuation order for southern coastal areas after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 struck 225 km (140 miles) southwest of Puerto Montt in southern Chile on Sunday. The tsunami warning was issued … Read more

7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Chile, Prompts Tsunami

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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 off southern Chile has prompted a tsunami warning. The quake struck 225km (140 miles) south-west of Puerto Montt in southern Chile, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. Its depth was about 15km (10 miles). The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous waves were possible on coasts … Read more