Massive 8.0 Earthquake Strikes Off The Coast Of Chile
Apr 2, 2014, 05:42 IST
A massive 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Tuesday evening, according to the USGS National Earthquake Information Center.
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The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles, centered approximately 62 miles from Iquique, Chile.
Other nearby cities include Arica at 87 miles away, and Tacna, Peru, at 119 miles away.
Shortly after the earthquake, The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a regional tsunami warning for surrounding areas.
A warning was in effect for Chile, Peru and Ecuador, and a tsunami watch was issued for Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica, CNN reported.
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"There is a possibility that Hawaii could be elevated to a watch or warning status," a statement read.
This is developing and will be updated.