Quakes

Chile orders evacuation of Northern coastline, Peru on tsunami alert

Chile's emergency office ordered a preventive evacuation of the coastline in the country's north following an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 late on Wednesday.

Strong 7.8 magnitude quake hits off northern Chile

A strong 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Chile late on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.

Hawaii under tsunami advisory due to earthquake off Chile

A tsunami advisory has been issued for Hawaii due to a magnitude 8.2 earthquake that struck on Tuesday off the coast of Chile, but no major damage is expected, US officials said.

Chile: 5 dead after quake, nation's entire Pacific coast evacuated

Officials reported two deaths and several serious injuries, but the area apparently escaped major damage as landslides blocked roads, power failed for thousands, an airport was damaged and several businesses caught fire.

Massive quake off Chile coast sparks tsunami, no deaths reported

A major earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck off the coast of Chile on Tuesday, triggering a tsunami that hit the northern part of the country.