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magnitude 8 earthquake struck Tuesday evening off the coast of Chile,
triggering a tsunami warning, for the South American coast.
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magnitude 8 earthquake struck Tuesday evening off the coast of Chile,
triggering a tsunami warning, for the South American coast.
The powerful quake's epicenter was located about 60 miles northwest of Iquique, Chile, the United States Geological Survey reported.
A tsunami warning was issued for the coasts of Chile, Peru and Ecuador, while high-wave watches were posted for residents of coastal Columbia, Panama and Costa Rica, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
NOAA added that Hawaii could be put on warning or watch as the quake and tsunami are evaluated.
end quote from:The powerful quake's epicenter was located about 60 miles northwest of Iquique, Chile, the United States Geological Survey reported.
A tsunami warning was issued for the coasts of Chile, Peru and Ecuador, while high-wave watches were posted for residents of coastal Columbia, Panama and Costa Rica, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
NOAA added that Hawaii could be put on warning or watch as the quake and tsunami are evaluated.
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