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Chile rocked by huge earthquake

Other News Materials 17 September 2015 04:37 (UTC +04:00)
According to the US Geological Survey, a strong earthquake has struck off the coast of Chile, leaving officials concerned that dangerous waves could be en route for the Chilean coast.
Chile rocked by huge earthquake

According to the US Geological Survey, a strong earthquake has struck off the coast of Chile, leaving officials concerned that dangerous waves could be en route for the Chilean coast.

With a preliminary magnitude of 7.9, later upgraded to 8.3 by the US Geological Survey, the quake occurred approximately 153 miles northwest of the Chilean capital of Santiago, and 4.8 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.

Witnesses described swaying buildings and people seeking safety in the city streets, though there were no reports of damage. Chilean authorities recorded the quake as 7.2.

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