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7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Chile: CENC
Source: Xinhua |
March 26, 2012, Monday
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AN earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale jolted central Chile at 6:37am Beijing Time today, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
The epicenter, with a depth of 30 km, was initially determined to be at 35.1 degrees south latitude and 71.9 degrees west longitude.
Chilean authorities have ordered for evacuation of people from low-lying coastal areas after the powerful earthquake.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center ruled out a Pacific-wide tsunami but said a quake of this size may generate local tsunamis that can be destructive along coasts located within 100 km of the epicenter. It advised local authorities to take preventive measures.
The epicenter, with a depth of 30 km, was initially determined to be at 35.1 degrees south latitude and 71.9 degrees west longitude.
Chilean authorities have ordered for evacuation of people from low-lying coastal areas after the powerful earthquake.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center ruled out a Pacific-wide tsunami but said a quake of this size may generate local tsunamis that can be destructive along coasts located within 100 km of the epicenter. It advised local authorities to take preventive measures.
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