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| Chile earthquake triggers tsunami warning | Chile earthquake triggers tsunami warning |
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| A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Chile, prompting a tsunami warning. | |
| The quake struck about 40km (25 miles) south-west of Quellon in southern Chile at 14:22 GMT, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. | |
| Its depth was about 34km. There are no details yet of damage. | |
| Chile's national emergency office has issued an alert and ordered the evacuation of coastal areas of Los Lagos region. | Chile's national emergency office has issued an alert and ordered the evacuation of coastal areas of Los Lagos region. |
| "As a measure of precaution, we order the evacuation of coastal areas of Biobio, Araucania, Los Rios, Aysen," the alert said. | "As a measure of precaution, we order the evacuation of coastal areas of Biobio, Araucania, Los Rios, Aysen," the alert said. |
| The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous waves of up to 3m (9ft 10in) above tide level were possible on coasts located up to 1,000km from the quake's epicentre. | The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous waves of up to 3m (9ft 10in) above tide level were possible on coasts located up to 1,000km from the quake's epicentre. |
| Residents of Quellon were among those heading to safe areas, according to local media. | |
| "I've lived for 10 years in the south and never felt something like that," a resident who was leaving his house said. | "I've lived for 10 years in the south and never felt something like that," a resident who was leaving his house said. |
| Chile's President Michelle Bachelet tweeted: "Much strength and encouragement to the compatriots affected by the tremor in Chile and other areas in the south. Emergency procedures are already in place." | |
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