Sunday, March 25, 2012

Evacuations ordered after Chile quake

  • The quake was at a depth of more than 18 miles
  • There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage

(CNN) -- A 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit central Chile on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The earthquake was at a depth of 18.6 miles (30 km) and struck 16 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Talca, the USGS said. It had originally reported the quake was offshore.

No tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

 
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