Massive 8.3-magnitude earthquake rocks Chile; one dead
February 27th, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by BNO NewsSANTIAGO, CHILE (BNO NEWS) — A massive earthquake struck near Concepcion, Chile on Saturday, seismologists said, causing at least one dead.
The earthquake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 8.3, was centered about 60 miles northwest of Chillan and 200 miles southwest of Santiago, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It struck at a depth of 36.9 miles at 03.34 a.m. local time.
The capital, Santiago, was without power and phone lines after the earthquake. Reports say there are several buildings damaged in Santiago and one official told Chilean national TV that there was confirmation of one people dead at this time.
A tsunami warning is in effect for Chile and Peru, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The center confirmed a tsunami. A tsunami watch is in effect for Ecuador, Colombia, Antartica, Panama and Costa Rica.
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