Chile Lifts Tsunami Warning After 8.2 Quake -- Voice of America
Tsunami warnings have been lifted for Chile's coastline, hours after a strong 8.2-magnitude earthquake killed at least six people in Chile and set off a small tsunami that prompted evacuations along the country's Pacific coast.
The earthquake late Tuesday was centered about 100 kilometers off Chile's northwestern coast. It caused landslides that blocked highways and widespread power outages.
President Michelle Bachelet has declared a state of emergency in the region. In a late-night address, she urged citizens to stay calm.
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