Earthquake in Chile: 8.2 magnitude quake sparks tsunami warning

A major earthquake has struck off the coastof Chile.

The 8.

2 magnitude quake hit around 100 kilometres northwest of Iquique near thePeruvian border.

It triggered a tsunami with the biggest wave reported at just over twometres.

At least five people have died.

This woman said it was too strong and thateverything in the old part of the city moved a lot.

While this resident said it was very longand all they could do was pray with their daughter.

There was an evacuation from the low-lyingcity up the mountainside and authorities said thousands of people had been on the move.

The tsunami warning had been in place until early this morning.

The area around Iquiquehas been on alert in recent weeks due to a number of tremors.

It is a key copper exportingport but firms said there had been no serious damage to the operations.

Prisoners took advantageof the confusion and escaped jail.

Some 16 of the women were recaptured, but securityforces have been searching for the rest.

Source: Youtube

Earthquake in Chile: 8.2 magnitude quake sparks tsunami warning