Breaking: 8.0 Earthquake off coast of Chile - just saw on broadcast TV news

[cui bono]

Source: NBC Local Broadcast News

8.0 earthquake off the coast of the northern part of Chile.

(edited location)

Additional info:

Powerful earthquake strikes off the coast of Chile
By CNN Staff
updated 8:05 PM EDT, Tue April 1, 2014

(CNN) -- An 8.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The quake was centered some 50 miles west-northwest of Iquique at a depth of 6.2 miles.

A tsunami warning was in effect for Chile, Peru and Ecuador.

A tsunami watch was issued for Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/01/world/americas/chile-earthquake/index.html

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Reuters info thanks to kydo's post below.

Magnitude 8.0 earthquake strikes off Chile, near Iquique: USGS

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A major earthquake of magnitude 8.0 struck off the coast of Chile on Tuesday, near the mining area of Iquique, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

It said the quake was very shallow, only 6.2 miles below the seabed, which would have made it feel stronger. It was centered 53 miles northwest of Iquique.

It was not immediately known if the quake sparked a tsunami alert, but quakes of that size in the water near the coast usually do.

http://news.yahoo.com/magnitude-8-0-earthquake-strikes-off-chile-near-000202340--sector.html;_ylt=AwrBEiSYVDtTSmkAKbLQtDMD
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Read more: Link to source

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Local NBC news said the story just came in at the top of the hour. They don't have any more info yet.

[TwilightGardener]

1. Now THAT is a biggun.

[kydo]

2. More info with link

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A major earthquake of magnitude 8.0 struck off the coast of Chile on Tuesday, near the mining area of Iquique, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

It said the quake was very shallow, only 6.2 miles below the seabed, which would have made it feel stronger. It was centered 53 miles northwest of Iquique


Link

[cui bono]

4. Thanks. Added to OP. CNN has it now too. n/t

[kydo]

6. no thank you

for the heads up.

[Brother Buzz]

3. Tsunami warning issued for Chile, Peru, Ecuador; watch for Columbia, Panama, Costa

http://ptwc.weather.gov/text.php?id=pacific.TSUPAC.2014.04.01.2355

[cui bono]

5. They just said they're evaluating the threat to Hawaii too. n/t

[Brother Buzz]

7. I hope CNN can find the real Hawaii this time

[cui bono]

8. haha...

Well if there weren't so many other islands claiming to be Hawaii it would be easier. Or maybe if it weren't Rick Sanchez. That would make it so much easier.

[tofuandbeer]

20. :D

[CatholicEdHead]

10. It would arrive at 3:24am local time regardless of size

If it is small or large.

http://khon2.com/2014/04/01/ptwc-evaluates-tsunami-threat-after-chile-earthquake/

[countryjake]

9. Tsunami warning for Hawaii still being evaluated...

http://www.tsunami.gov/

TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT NUMBER 2
NWS PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER EWA BEACH HI
215 PM HST TUE APR 01 2014

TO - CIVIL DEFENSE IN THE STATE OF HAWAII

SUBJECT - TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT

THIS STATEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED AT
THIS TIME. HOWEVER... THE TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAII IS STILL
BEING EVALUATED.

AN EARTHQUAKE HAS OCCURRED WITH THESE PRELIMINARY PARAMETERS

ORIGIN TIME - 0147 PM HST 01 APR 2014
COORDINATES - 19.8 SOUTH 70.8 WEST
LOCATION - OFF THE COAST OF NORTHERN CHILE
MAGNITUDE - 8.0 MOMENT

EVALUATION

THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER HAS ISSUED AN EXPANDING
REGIONAL TSUNAMI WARNING AND WATCH FOR PARTS OF THE PACIFIC
LOCATED CLOSER TO THE EARTHQUAKE. AN EVALUATION OF THE PACIFIC
WIDE TSUNAMI THREAT IS UNDERWAY AND THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT
HAWAII COULD BE ELEVATED TO A WATCH OR WARNING STATUS.

IF TSUNAMI WAVES IMPACT HAWAII THEIR ESTIMATED EARLIEST ARRIVAL
TIME IS

0324 AM HST WED 02 APR 2014

FURTHER STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED HOURLY OR SOONER AS CONDITIONS
WARRANT UNTIL THE THREAT TO HAWAII HAS PASSED.

[darkangel218]

11. I just turned the TV on. Nothing about the earthquake on CNN

Theyre still talking about the plane

[CatholicEdHead]

12. Nothing to report now

If there is no large tsunami, then no need to break away, satellite time to Chile and Hawaii is expensive and it would also take time to set up live shots. They are waiting for updates from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

[amandabeech]

14. CNN just went to live coverage and a discussion with an expect of some sort.

I suspect that it won't last long.

[countryjake]

13. USGS site map...Quake now upgraded to 8.2 magnitude

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map

(zoom out on the map to find Chile)


M8.2 - 95km NW of Iquique, Chile
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usc000nzvd#summary

[tofuandbeer]

21. I just heard it's up to 8.3 now. :O (EDITED) ...my source appears to have been wrong, never mind. :/

it stands at 8.2 according to USGS.

[CatholicEdHead]

15. Looking at other boards, 6ft tsunami in Chili

MEASUREMENTS OR REPORTS OF TSUNAMI WAVE ACTIVITY
GAUGE LOCATION LAT LON TIME AMPL PER

PISAGUA CL 19.6S 70.2W 2352Z 1.92M / 6.3FT 44MIN
IQUIQUE CL 20.2S 70.1W 2351Z 1.70M / 5.6FT 56MIN

[MyNameGoesHere]

16. Tsunami heights here

http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/events/PAAQ/2014/04/01/n3dm1y/2/WEAK53/WEAK53.txt

[CatholicEdHead]

17. As of 3pm HST, local emergency agencies are in teleconference

At 2:30 p.m., an official with the Center said the earthquake will likely not affect Hawaii, but an advisory may still be issued.

At 3 p.m., emergency operating centers for four Hawaii counties are in a teleconference.

http://khon2.com/2014/04/01/ptwc-evaluates-tsunami-threat-after-chile-earthquake/

[countryjake]

18. According to the USGS, they've had 13 Aftershocks so far...

all over 4.7 magnitude. Largest was a 6.2.



http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/?source=sitenav

[TexasTowelie]

19. Five fatalities in Chile as of this report:

http://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/5-dead-as-magnitude-8-2-quake-hits-northern-Chile-5368606.php?cmpid=hpbn

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A powerful magnitude-8.2 earthquake struck off northern Chile on Tuesday night, setting off a small tsunami that forced evacuations along the country's entire Pacific coast. Five people were crushed to death or suffered fatal heart attacks, the interior minister said, but Chile apparently escaped major damage or serious casualties.

The shaking loosed landslides that blocked roads, power failed for thousands, an airport was damaged and several businesses caught fire. About 300 inmates escaped from a women's prison in the city of Iquique, and Chile's military was sending a planeload of special forces to help police guard against looting.

In the city of Arica, 86 miles (139 kilometers) from the quake's epicenter, hospitals were treating minor injuries, and some homes made of adobe were destroyed and 90 percent of customers were without power, authorities said.

The quake also shook modern buildings in nearby Peru and in Bolivia's high altitude capital of La Paz.

[Lodestar]

22. On PBS world news one reporter who was there said they were all literally in the dark

with many communications and electrical lines down, so they couldn't really report on visual damage
until Wednesday morning. I'm really concerned for U.S. West Coast as well as it seems there is definitely some build up
happening. If you live on the west coast maybe this month would be a good time to take that vacation....

[Judi Lynn]

23. 'Throat of Fire' volcano erupts in Ecuador

'Throat of Fire' volcano erupts in Ecuador
Posted: 2:58 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014

A massive volcano in Ecuador erupted Friday, shooting a cloud of ash several miles into the air.

The volcano is 90 miles south of the capital city of Quito. The BBC reports the eruption produced all the ash in just five minutes. The volcano, known as the "Throat of Fire," has erupted on and off for the past 15 years.

But the volcano has been noticeably more active in the past two months — including a major eruption in February. The eruption sent ash at least 6 miles high, but it wasn't the only one on Friday. (Via YouTube / TheWorldNewsTube1)

The Daily Mirror notes another explosion Friday lasted four minutes, followed by five smaller tremors.

The eruption comes just days after a massive earthquake and several aftershocks hit the coast of Chile. It's not clear whether the seismic activity had anything to do with Friday's eruption. (Via ABC)

More:
http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/national/throat-fire-volcano-erupts-ecuador/nfSfK/

[Strelnikov_]

24. Now thats a name! n/t