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| Chile earthquake tsunami warning lifted | Chile earthquake tsunami warning lifted |
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| A tsunami alert issued after a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake off the coast of southern Chile has now been lifted. | A tsunami alert issued after a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake off the coast of southern Chile has now been lifted. |
| The quake struck at 14:22 GMT on the island of Chiloe, about 40km (25 miles) south-west of Quellon, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. | The quake struck at 14:22 GMT on the island of Chiloe, about 40km (25 miles) south-west of Quellon, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. |
| No casualties have been reported. Some 4,000 people were evacuated. | No casualties have been reported. Some 4,000 people were evacuated. |
| It hit an area of Chile known for tourism. Some roads and bridges were affected but damage appeared to be limited. | It hit an area of Chile known for tourism. Some roads and bridges were affected but damage appeared to be limited. |
| The quake's depth was about 34km, according to the USGS. | The quake's depth was about 34km, according to the USGS. |
| Chile's national emergency services office had initially issued an alert and ordered the evacuation of coastal areas of Los Lagos region. | Chile's national emergency services office had initially issued an alert and ordered the evacuation of coastal areas of Los Lagos region. |
| Residents of Quellon were among those who headed to safe areas ahead of the tsunami warning being lifted. | Residents of Quellon were among those who headed to safe areas ahead of the tsunami warning being lifted. |
| "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." | 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." |