A Powerful 8.3 Magnitude Earthquake strikes off the Coast of Chile

Earthquake hits Chile coast,huge Tsunami expected

A Tsunami watch was issued for Hawaii after an 8.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Santiago, Chile. 



A powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile’s coast on Wednesday, according to a preliminary assessment from the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake’s epicenter was about 54 kilometers (34 miles) west of Illapel, Chile, USGS said. It occurred around 7:54 p.m. (6:45 p.m. ET) and had a depth of 33 kilometers (20.5 miles). Chile’s national emergency agency issued a tsunami alert, ordering evacuations in coastal areas from Arica to Puerto Aysen.

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