A strong, magnitude 7.9 earthquake hit off the coast of Chile, 130km west-northwest of Iquique, Chile, the US Geological Survey said on Wednesday.
Hazardous tsunami waves from the quake were possible along the coasts of Chile and Peru, and Hawaii the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.
The quake struck at a depth of 8.4 km, the USGS said. A witness said the quake shook buildings in Chile’s capital, Santiago. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. – (Reuters)
