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Chile hit by 5.9 magnitude earthquake

2007-11-21T15:10+0100

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake rattled the region of northern Chile that has been rocked by a series of aftershocks over the last week, the US Geological Survey said today.

Chile hit by 5.9 magnitude quake-USGS

2007-11-21T14:49+0100

WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - A 5.9 magnitude earthquake rattled the region of northern Chile that has been rocked by a series of aftershocks over the last week, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Wednesday. The quake at 1255 GMT was centered 143 miles (230 km) southeast of Antofagasta, and was 68.3 miles (110 km) deep, the USGS said.

New 6.3 magnitude quake off Chile

2007-11-20T20:45+0100

A STRONG 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck offshore northern Chile today, the US Geological Survey said. 5:54am (AEDT)

Moderate quake shakes N Chile

2007-11-20T06:58+0100

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale shook northern Chile Monday evening, local radio reported. The epicenter of the earthquake, which occurred at 2230 GMT (1930 local time), was 150 km west of the town of Calama ...

Updated — Powerful earthquake shakes Chile: ADRA responds

2007-11-20T04:03+0100

Silver Spring, Maryland— In the wake of a major earthquake that rocked northern Chile on Wednesday, November 14, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is responding to the needs of survivors with emergency aid items for earthquake survivors in the heavily hit Atacama region.

Strong earthquake hits Chilean mining region

2007-11-19T23:08+0100

A powerful earthquake hit mineral-rich northern Chile on Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring more than 100 and halting output at some of the world’s largest copper mines. The magnitude 7.7 quake raised massive dust clouds in Chile’s mountainous north and shook buildings in isolated cities up and down the Pacific coast.

(MAP) Chile: Earthquake (as of 17 Nov 2007) - Situation Map

2007-11-19T20:00+0100

Date: 17 Nov 2007 Source(s): International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Type: Natural Disaster Keyword(s): Earthquake; Natural Disaster Format: PDF *, 242k Related Documents: With the exception of public UN sources, reproduction or redistribution of the above text, in....

No Russians among those affect quake in Chile - Kamynin

2007-11-19T17:08+0100

19/11 Tass 400 MOSCOW, November 19 (Itar-Tass) - There are no Russian citizens among those who affected the aftermaths of the earthquake in the north of Chile on November 14, Foreign Ministry Mikhail Kamynin said on Monday. A powerful magnitude 7.

Aid for earthquake victims in Chile

2007-11-19T15:57+0100

On 14 November, an earthquake measuring 7.7 on the scale of Richter hit the regions of Tarapacá and Antofagasta. Lasting for about 40 seconds, the earthquake caused the death of two persons and over a hundred have been injured. SOS Children's Villages Chile will support children affected by the earthquake in particular.

More quakes rock northern Chile

2007-11-19T07:34+0100

SANTIAGO, Nov 18, 2007 (AFP) - More heavy aftershocks shook northern Chile Sunday following last week's deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake, as the government said it was working to restore water supplies and to prevent disease outbreaks. Two moderate shocks registering 5.5-5.

Strong aftershock hits off Chile coast; no victims

2007-11-19T04:29+0100

Another strong aftershock struck Saturday off the coast of northern Chile, near where a powerful earthquake left 15,000 homeless this week. There were no new reports of victims or damage.

Chile: Earthquake DREF Bulletin No. MDRCL002

2007-11-19T01:30+0100

The Federation’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in 185 countries. In Brief This DREF Bulletin is being issued based on the situation described....

Quakes rock northern Chile

2007-11-19T01:14+0100

Earthquake-hit northern Chile has been rocked by a series of moderate aftershocks amid a government drive to clean up and rebuild villages affected by the recent strong tremor in the Antofagasta region.

Quakes rock northern Chile

2007-11-19T01:12+0100

Another aftershock strikes northern Chile

2007-11-18T14:47+0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A 5.6 magnitude earthquake rattled northern Chile on Sunday, the latest aftershock to hit the area since a deadly tremor on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Service said.

Another aftershock strikes northern Chile

2007-11-18T14:30+0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A 5.6 magnitude earthquake rattled northern Chile on Sunday, the latest aftershock to hit the area since a deadly tremor on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Service said.

Another aftershock strikes northern Chile

2007-11-18T14:25+0100

WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - A 5.6 magnitude earthquake rattled northern Chile on Sunday, the latest aftershock to hit the area since a deadly tremor on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Service said. There were no early reports of damage or injuries from Sunday's quake, which was centered in the....

Another aftershock strikes northern Chile

2007-11-18T14:06+0100

Strong earthquake strikes N Chile

2007-11-18T08:20+0100

A strong earthquake measuring 6.0on the Richter scale hit northern Chile Saturday, with no immediate reports on casualties or damage, local media reported The earthquake struck off the coast of northern Chile at 14:54 local time (17 ...

Chile rocked by quake

2007-11-17T22:46+0100

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck 41 miles north-northwest of Antofagasta, Chile, the U.S. Geological Service reported Saturday.

Chile Hit by Another Earthquake

2007-11-17T22:11+0100

A U.S. Geological agency says an earthquake has struck off the coast of northern Chile, the latest in a string of quakes shaking the region since Wednesday. Saturday's tremor hit at a shallow depth of 7 kilometers below the surface and struck at a 6.0 magnitude. It occurred 125 kilometers southwest of Tocopilla, Chile, which was hardest-hit by a 7.

Chile struck by 6.0 magnitude quake

2007-11-17T22:11+0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Saturday, the latest in a series of aftershocks to hit the mineral-rich Andean country since a powerful temblor on Wednesday.

Chile struck by 6.0 magnitude aftershock

2007-11-17T22:11+0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Saturday, the latest in a series of aftershocks to hit the mineral-rich Andean country since a powerful temblor on Wednesday.

Strong aftershock hits off Chile coast; no victims or damage reported

2007-11-17T22:00+0100

Eds: New throughout, UPDATES with Saturday's aftershock. SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) _ Another strong aftershock struck Saturday off the coast of northern Chile, near where a powerful earthquake left 15,000 homeless this week. There were no new reports of victims or damage. The U.S. Geological Service said the magnitude-6.

Chile struck by 6.0 magnitude aftershock

2007-11-17T21:46+0100

SANTIAGO - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Saturday, the latest in a series of aftershocks to hit the mineral-rich Andean country since a powerful temblor. The epicentre was 66km north-northwest of Antofagasta,...

Chile struck by 6.0 magnitude quake (Reuters)

2007-11-17T21:04+0100

Reuters - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Saturday, the latest in a series of aftershocks to hit the mineral-rich Andean country since a powerful temblor on Wednesday.

Chile hit by 6.0 magnitude quake

2007-11-17T20:45+0100

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake has struck 66km north-northwest of Antofagasta in Chile, the US Geological Service reported today. 3:52am (AEDT)

Chile struck by 6.0 magnitude aftershock

2007-11-17T20:44+0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Saturday, the latest in a series of aftershocks to hit the mineral-rich Andean country since a powerful temblor on Wednesday.

Chile struck by 6.0 magnitude quake

2007-11-17T20:43+0100

(Adds aftershock of 5.2 magnitude, paragraph 5) SANTIAGO, Nov 17 (Reuters) - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Saturday, the latest in a series of aftershocks to hit the mineral-rich Andean country since a powerful temblor on Wednesday. The epicenter was 41 miles (66 km) north-northwest of Antofagasta, the U.

Chile struck by 6.0 magnitude aftershock (Reuters)

2007-11-17T20:34+0100

Reuters - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Saturday, the latest in a series of aftershocks to hit the mineral-rich Andean country since a powerful temblor on Wednesday.

Chile rocked by earthquake

2007-11-17T20:31+0100

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck 41 miles north-northwest of Antofagasta, Chile, the U.S. Geological Service reported Saturday.

Chile hit by 6.0 magnitude quake

2007-11-17T20:14+0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck 41 miles (66 km) north-northwest of Antofagasta, Chile, the U.S. Geological Service reported on Saturday.

Chile hit by 6.0 magnitude quake - USGS

2007-11-17T19:45+0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck 66 km north-northwest of Antofagasta, Chile, the U.S. Geological Service reported on Saturday.

Chile hit by 6.0 magnitude quake-USGS

2007-11-17T19:43+0100

Volunteers carry boxes of food for earthquake victims of Tocopilla, some 1559 km (968 miles) north of Santiago, November 16, 2007. A powerful earthquake hit mineral-rich northern Chile on Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring more than 100 and halting output at some of the world's largest copper mines.

Chile hit by 6.0 magnitude quake-USGS

2007-11-17T19:24+0100

WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck 41 miles (66 km) north-northwest of Antofagasta, Chile, the U.S. Geological Service reported on Saturday. The quake, near the coast and Chile's border with Peru, was just 4.3 miles (7 km) below the surface, the USGS said.

Town hopes to recover from Chile

2007-11-17T11:14+0100

Chile, 11/17 - Residents of this tiny desert town expressed hope Friday that their first visit ever by a Chilean president will spur recovery after a huge earthquake damaged dozens of homes. Touring the region the day before, President Michelle Bachelet promised that within 15 days the most urgent....

Tiny desert down hopes for quick recovery from Chile quake.

2007-11-17T03:44+0100

Eds: RECAPS pvs. ADDS photos, EDITS. ^AP Photo XRC117 ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= QUILLAGUA, Chile (AP) _ Residents of this tiny desert town say they hope their first ever visit by a Chilean president will spur a recovery after a huge earthquake damaged dozens of homes.

Chileans begin earthquake cleanup

2007-11-17T03:14+0100

TOCOPILLA, Chile (Reuters) - Many in Tocopilla thought the world was ending on Wednesday when a powerful earthquake jolted the seaside city. Now they realize their problems were just beginning.

Chileans begin earthquake cleanup

2007-11-17T02:43+0100

TOCOPILLA, Chile (Reuters) - Many in Tocopilla thought the world was ending on Wednesday when a powerful earthquake jolted the seaside city. Now they realize their problems were just beginning.

Chileans begin earthquake cleanup

2007-11-17T02:43+0100

TOCOPILLA, Chile (Reuters) - Many in Tocopilla thought the world was ending on Wednesday when a powerful earthquake jolted the seaside city. Now they realize their problems were just beginning.

Chileans begin earthquake cleanup

2007-11-17T02:32+0100

By Jeff Franks TOCOPILLA, Chile, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Many in Tocopilla thought the world was ending on Wednesday when a powerful earthquake jolted the seaside city. Now they realize their problems were just beginning. On Friday, all around the small seaside city they were digging out of the rubble,....

Chileans begin earthquake cleanup

2007-11-17T02:18+0100

Tiny desert down hopes for quick recovery from Chile quake.

2007-11-16T20:48+0100

Eds: NEW throughout with quotes from town, more aid, other details. ^AP Photos pursuing ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= QUILLAGUA, Chile (AP) _ Residents of this tiny desert town expressed hope Friday that their first visit ever by a Chilean president will spur recovery after a huge earthquake damaged dozens of homes.

(MAP) Chile: Earthquake (as of 15 Nov 2007) - Situation Map

2007-11-16T19:10+0100

Date: 16 Nov 2007 Source(s): International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Type: Natural Disaster Keyword(s): Earthquake; Natural Disaster Format: PDF *, 275k Related Documents: With the exception of public UN sources, reproduction or redistribution of the above text, in....

Chile Earthquake Sends Copper Up, Oil Near $94

2007-11-16T16:38+0100

Copper prices in Asian markets rose more than 1 percent after an earthquake in Chile, the world´s top copper producer.

Aftershock rattles Chile, but not president

2007-11-16T15:27+0100

Chile's president didn’t flinch Thursday when a magnitude-6.8 aftershock — a major earthquake in its own right — hit the rubble-filled street where she was reassuring residents left homeless by a major temblor.

VIDEO: Powerful aftershocks rattle Chile

2007-11-16T13:14+0100

Nov. 15 - President Michelle Bachelet visited devastated regions in Northern Chile a day after a strong quake killed two and left thousands homeless. Powerful aftershocks continued to strike the area, startling residents and emergency workers. Wednesday's earthquake was felt in neighboring Peru and....

Ecuador-Quakes/Peru/ ROUNDUP: Heavy quake causes panic in Ecuador and Peru - little damage Eds: Adds Peru, changes slug

2007-11-16T10:02+0100

Quito/Lima (dpa) - A heavy earthquake overnight Friday caused panic in Ecuador and Peru, only one day after a similar quake hit Chile and killed at least two people and damaged the homes of 15,000 people. The quake, which had its epicentre near the coastal town of Macas, measured 6.

Earthquake in Chile

2007-11-16T06:54+0100

A magnitude 7.7 MW earthquake struck Antofagasta, Chile on November 14 at 12:43 local time. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports that the epicenter was nearly 38 miles beneath the surface. The event was felt as far as the capital, Santiago, nearly 780 miles south of the epicenter.

Chilean President Unshaken by Aftershock

2007-11-16T06:30+0100

TOCOPILLA, Chile (AP) -- President Michelle Bachelet didn't flinch Thursday when a magnitude-6.8 aftershock - a major earthquake in its own right - hit the rubble-filled street where she was reassuring residents left homeless by a major temblor....

Chilean president unshaken by major aftershock as she tours damage from powerful quake

2007-11-16T06:02+0100

Eds: UPDATES with quake on Ecuador-Peru border. ^AP Photo XRC114, XRC116, XRC117 ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= TOCOPILLA, Chile (AP) _ President Michelle Bachelet didn't flinch when a magnitude-6.8 aftershock _ a major earthquake in its own right _ hit the rubble-filled street....

Chile rattled by quake aftershocks

2007-11-16T05:50+0100

Strong aftershocks from a powerful earthquake hit northern Chile yesterday, as the government erected a working military hospital and promised hundreds of other portable dwellings for 15,000 left homeless by the quake.

Powerful earthquake shakes Peru-Ecuador border

2007-11-16T05:30+0100

Eds: UPDATES with Chile quake details, background. QUITO, Ecuador (AP) _ A powerful earthquake shook the border region between Ecuador and Peru late Thursday. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, but local media said the quake was felt strongly in the Ecuadorean cities of Guayaquil and Manta.

Quake, magnitude 6.7, strikes Peru-Ecuador border

2007-11-16T05:05+0100

Children play on the debris of a destroyed house after an earthquake hit Tocopilla, November 15, 2007. A powerful earthquake hit mineral-rich northern Chile on Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring more than 100 and halting output at some of the world's largest copper mines.

Powerful earthquake shakes Chile: ADRA responds

2007-11-16T04:51+0100

Silver Spring, Maryland- -In the wake of a major earthquake that rocked Chile on Wednesday, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is responding to the needs of survivors with emergency aid items for 250 families in the heavily hit Atacama region.

Chile: Earthquake - Information Bulletin No. 01/2007

2007-11-16T04:51+0100

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in 185 countries. In Brief This Bulletin is being issued for information only, and reflects the situation and the information available at this time.

Quake aftershocks rattle northern Chile

2007-11-16T04:51+0100

By Ivan Alvarado TOCOPILLA, Chile, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Powerful aftershocks rattled northern Chile on Thursday, startling emergency workers a day after a large earthquake killed two people and injured more than 100 in the mineral-rich region. The 6.2 magnitude and 6.

Chilean president unshaken by major aftershock as she tours damage from powerful quake

2007-11-16T03:16+0100

Eds: RECAPS pvs. AP Photos XRC101-118 ^AP Photo XRC114, XRC116, XRC117 ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= TOCOPILLA, Chile (AP) _ President Michelle Bachelet didn't flinch when a magnitude-6.8 aftershock _ a major earthquake in its own right _ hit the rubble-filled street where she....

ewa002 3 x 611 ccccd dpa 005 Chile-Quakes/ ROUNDUP: President experiences strong aftershocks in northern Chile

2007-11-16T02:44+0100

Santiago (dpa) - Chilean President Michelle Bachelet experienced several strong aftershocks Thursday in northern Chile as she toured the area hit one day earlier by a powerful earthquake that killed at least two people and damaged the homes of 15,000 people.

Aftershocks rock northern Chile

2007-11-16T01:40+0100

Strong aftershocks from a powerful earthquake hit northern Chile today as the government erected a working military hospital in the quake-hit area and promised hundreds of portable dwellings for 15,000 people left homeless.

No Hawaii tsunami threat from second Chile quake

2007-11-16T01:00+0100

Updated at 7:17 a.m., Thursday, November 15, 2007 No Hawaii tsunami threat from second Chile quake Advertiser Staff A 6.8 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of northern Chile this morning, the second consecutive day for a major quake in the area.

Copper slips on profit taking

2007-11-16T00:54+0100

LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Thursday as investors took profits after a rally driven by a powerful earthquake in Chile, the world’s biggest producer of the metal used in the power and construction industries. Lower base metal prices and a softer tone on equity markets weighed on London-listed....

Chile's President Unshaken by Aftershock

2007-11-16T00:30+0100

Americas - Chile rattled by big aftershocks

2007-11-16T00:04+0100

Northern Chile has been rattled by powerful aftershocks a day after an earthquake struck the region, leaving 15,000 people homeless. Thursday's two tremors were measured at 6.2 and 6.8 magnitude by the US Geological Survey. They came as Chilean President Michelle Bachelet visited the disaster zone....

Copper slips on profit-taking after earthquake

2007-11-15T23:25+0100

LONDON — Copper prices slipped 3 per cent Thursday as investors took profits after a rally driven by a powerful earthquake in Chile, the world's biggest producer of the metal used in the power and construction industries. Aftershocks rattled northern Chile, a day after a much larger earthquake, but this time it had no impact on mines.

Aftershocks rock northern Chile

2007-11-15T22:24+0100

Major quake kills 2 in Chile

2007-11-15T22:21+0100

TOCOPILLA, Chile (AP) - Chile's government promised to deliver hundreds of portable houses Thursday for people left homeless by a powerful earthquake that hammered the country's north

Quake aftershocks rattle northern Chile

2007-11-15T21:27+0100

TOCOPILLA, CHILE - Powerful aftershocks rattled northern Chile overnight, startling emergency workers a day after a large earthquake killed two people and injured more than 100 in the mineral-rich region. The 6.2 magnitude and...

Quake aftershocks rattle northern Chile

2007-11-15T21:10+0100

TOCOPILLA, Chile (Reuters) - Powerful aftershocks rattled northern Chile on Thursday, startling residents and emergency workers a day after a large earthquake killed two people and injured more than 100 in the mineral-rich region.

Chile sending aid after earthquake leaves 15,000 homeless; major aftershocks continue

2007-11-15T20:28+0100

Eds: UPDATES with offers of foreign aid. ^AP Photo XRC102, XRC109, XRC104, XRC107, XRC111, XRC105, XRC109, XRC103, XRC108, XRC101, XRC106 ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= TOCOPILLA, Chile (AP) _ Strong aftershocks from a powerful earthquake hit northern Chile on Thursday as the....

Chile's President Visits Earthquake-Ravaged Area as Aftershocks Continue

2007-11-15T20:18+0100

President Bachelet traveled to port city of Tocopilla and mining town of Maria Elena, two places that were hardest hit

Powerful quake aftershocks hit Chile

2007-11-15T20:06+0100

Powerful aftershocks rattled northern Chile today, a day after a large earthquake killed two people and injured more than 100 in the mineral-rich region.

Aftershocks rock Chile; thousands homeless

2007-11-15T18:30+0100

Strong aftershocks from a powerful earthquake hit northern Chile on Thursday as the government erected a working military hospital ...

Officials scramble to help homeless in Chile earthquake

2007-11-15T18:28+0100

The government in Chile erected a working military hospital and promised hundreds of other portable dwellings for 15,000 left homeless by an earthquake.

Quake makes 4000 homeless

2007-11-15T18:27+0100

A powerful earthquake hit mineral-rich northern Chile, killing at least two people, injuring more than 100 and halting output at some of the world's largest copper mines. Two people were confirmed dead and 117 were injured in the...

Chile's President Visits Earthquake-Ravaged Area

2007-11-15T18:23+0100

President Bachelet traveled to the port city of Tocopilla and mining town of Maria Elena, two places that were hardest hit

6.8 and 6.2 aftershocks shake northern Chile

2007-11-15T18:04+0100

Updated at 6:40 a.m., Thursday, November 15, 2007 6.8 and 6.2 aftershocks shake northern Chile Associated Press TOCOPILLA, Chile — Strong aftershocks from a powerful earthquake hit northern Chile today as the government erected a working military hospital and promised hundreds of other portable dwellings for 15,000 left homeless by the quake.

No Hawaii tsunami threat from second Chile quake

2007-11-15T18:04+0100

Updated at 6:37 a.m., Thursday, November 15, 2007 No Hawaii tsunami threat from second Chile quake Advertiser Staff A 6.8 earthquake occurred off the coast of northern Chile this morning, the second consecutive day for a major quake in the area. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a destructive....

Quake aftershocks rattle Chile

2007-11-15T18:02+0100

POWERFUL aftershocks rattled northern Chile yesterday, startling residents and emergency workers a day after a large earthquake killed two people and injured more than 100 in the mineral-rich region. 3:15am (AEDT)

Chile-Quakes/ 2ND LEAD: Series of strong aftershocks shake northern Chile Eds: Changes dateline; epa photos available

2007-11-15T17:58+0100

Santiago (dpa) - Several strong aftershocks shook northern Chile Thursday, one day after a powerful earthquake hit the same area leaving at least 2 dead and damaging property of 15,000 people. The US Geological Survey in Washington reported quakes measuring 6.8, 6.2 and 5.6 on the Richter scale within minutes of each other on Thursday morning.

Chile sending aid after earthquake leaves 15,000 homeless; major aftershocks continue

2007-11-15T17:46+0100

Eds: RECASTS, UPDATES with quote from president, other details. ^AP Photo XRC102, XRC109, XRC104, XRC107, XRC111, XRC105, XRC109, XRC103, XRC108, XRC101, XRC106 ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= TOCOPILLA, Chile (AP) _ Strong aftershocks from a powerful earthquake hit northern....

Quake aftershocks rattle northern Chile

2007-11-15T17:40+0100

Quake aftershocks rattle northern Chile

2007-11-15T17:40+0100

Quake Affects 15,000 Chileans

2007-11-15T17:28+0100

Santiago de Chile, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) The number of people affected by the recent earthquake in northern Chile has amounted to 15,000, while 4,000 houses were severely damaged, official entities informed Thursday. The National Emergency Office also confirmed two women died, and over one hundred were injured.

15,000 Homeless in Chile Quake

2007-11-15T17:28+0100

TOCOPILLA, Chile (AP) -- Strong aftershocks from a powerful earthquake hit northern Chile on Thursday as the government erected a working military hospital and promised hundreds of other portable dwellings for 15,000 left homeless by the quake....

Quake aftershocks rattle northern Chile

2007-11-15T17:28+0100

(Updates with strong aftershocks) By Ivan Alvarado TOCOPILLA, Chile, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Powerful aftershocks rattled northern Chile on Thursday, startling residents and emergency workers a day after a large earthquake killed two people and injured more than 100 in the mineral-rich region.

2 aftershocks hit Chile

2007-11-15T17:27+0100

Powerful aftershocks rattled northern Chile Thursday, startling residents and emergency workers a day after a large earthquake killed two people and injured more than 100 in the mineral-rich region.

Emergency teams deliver aid to Chile quake homeless

2007-11-15T17:23+0100

TOCOPILLA, Chile (Reuters) - Emergency teams delivered water and food and set up emergency tents in dusty towns in northern Chile on Thursday as aftershocks shook nerves a day after a powerful earthquake killed two people and injured more than 100.

Chile-Quakes/ EXTRA: Second quake shakes northern Chile

2007-11-15T17:22+0100

Washington/Santiago (dpa) - A second earthquake shook northern Chile Thursday, one day after a powerful quake hit the same area leaving at least 2 dead and damage property of 15,000 people. Thursday's quake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale occurred 139 kilometres north-northeast of....

15,000 homeless in Chile quake (AP)

2007-11-15T17:20+0100

AP - Strong aftershocks from a powerful earthquake hit northern Chile on Thursday as the government erected a working military hospital and promised hundreds of other portable dwellings for 15,000 left homeless by the quake.

Quake aftershocks rattle northern Chile (Reuters)

2007-11-15T17:20+0100

Reuters - Powerful aftershocks rattled northern Chile on Thursday, startling residents and emergency workers a day after a large earthquake killed two people and injured more than 100 in the mineral-rich region.

2nd earthquake strikes Chile

2007-11-15T17:12+0100

A new, powerful magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck northern Chile on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Chile sending aid after earthquake leaves 15,000 homeless; major aftershocks continue

2007-11-15T17:04+0100

Eds: ADDS seismologist quote, RESTORES background. ^AP Photo XRC101, XRC102, XRC108, XRC103, XRC109, XRC107, XRC104 ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= TOCOPILLA, Chile (AP) _ The government was sending tons of food, water and medicine to northern Chile on Thursday, as major aftershocks shook the region where a magnitude-7.

URGENT

2007-11-15T16:52+0100

Chile sending aid after earthquake leaves 15,000 homeless; major aftershocks continue ^Eds: UPDATES with large aftershocks. ^AP Photo XRC101, XRC102, XRC108, XRC103, XRC109, XRC107, XRC104 ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= TOCOPILLA, Chile (AP) _ The government was sending tons of....

Quake leaves thousands homeless in Chile

2007-11-15T16:30+0100

Chile's government promised to deliver hundreds of portable houses Thursday for people left homeless by a powerful earthquake ...

6.5-magnitude quake hits off coast of Chile-USGS

2007-11-15T16:27+0100

An earthquake victim rests outside her damaged house in a shantytown in the town of Tocopilla, some 1559 km (968 miles) north of Santiago, November 15, 2007. Emergency teams delivered water and food and set up emergency tents in dusty towns in northern Chile on Thursday as aftershocks shook nerves a....

Copper slips on profit-taking after earthquake

2007-11-15T15:46+0100

LONDON — Copper prices slipped on Thursday as investors took profits after a rally driven by a powerful earthquake in Chile, the world's biggest producer of the metal used in the power and construction industries. Lower base metal prices and a softer tone on equity markets weighed on London-listed....

Temporary housing arrives for Chile quake victims

2007-11-15T15:45+0100

Chile's Government has airlifted in hundreds of portable houses for people left homeless by a powerful earthquake that hit the country's north. At least two people were killed and another 150 injured when the 7.7 magnitude quake struck north of the coastal mining city of Antofagasta.

Emergency teams deliver aid to Chile quake homeless

2007-11-15T15:44+0100

By Ivan Alvarado TOCOPILLA, Chile, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Emergency teams delivered water and food and set up emergency tents in dusty towns in northern Chile on Thursday as aftershocks shook nerves a day after a powerful earthquake killed two people and injured more than 100.

Chile sending aid after earthquake leaves 15,000 homeless, kills 2 people

2007-11-15T15:24+0100

Eds: New throughout. UPDATES with 4,000 houses damaged, 15,000 people left homeless; president in quake area. AP Photos XRC101-111. ^AP Photo XRC101, XRC102, XRC108, XRC103, XRC109, XRC107, XRC104 ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= TOCOPILLA, Chile (AP) _ The Chilean government was....

Emergency teams deliver aid to Chile quake homeless (Reuters)

2007-11-15T15:13+0100

Reuters - Emergency teams delivered water and food and set up emergency tents in dusty towns in northern Chile on Thursday as aftershocks shook nerves a day after a powerful earthquake killed two people and injured more than 100.

Emergency teams deliver aid to Chile quake homeless

2007-11-15T15:09+0100

Chilean president heads to quake-ravaged area

2007-11-15T14:38+0100

by Paulina Abramovich MARIA ELENA, Chile, Nov 15, 2007 (AFP) - President Michelle Bachelet was to travel to northern Chile Thursday to visit towns struck by Wednesday's powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that killed at least two and left thousands homeless.

Major quake rattles Chile

2007-11-15T12:19+0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - A major earthquake damaged buildings and toppled power lihnes in northern Chile on Wednesday as terrified residents fled into the streets hundreds of kilometers (miles) from the epicenter.

Powerful earthquake hits Chile. Video

2007-11-15T11:20+0100

Local television images showed cars crushed under concrete after the quake, which measured 7.7 on the Richter scale. The quake, close to 37 miles deep, was centered about 66 miles west of the town of Calama....an area where there are many large copper mines. (44 sec./1.

Two killed as powerful earthquake hits Chile

2007-11-15T11:19+0100

A powerful earthquake centred in northern Chile has caused surprisingly little damage despite being felt across South America.

Strong earthquake hits Chilean mining region

2007-11-15T11:16+0100

Major Quake Kills 2 in Northern Chile

2007-11-15T11:16+0100

Chile's government promised to deliver hundreds of portable houses Thursday for people left homeless by a powerful earthquake that hammered the country's north, killing at least two people and injuring more than 150

(MAP) Chile: Earthquake - Location Map

2007-11-15T10:35+0100

Date: 15 Nov 2007 Source(s): United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - ReliefWeb Type: Natural Disaster Keyword(s): Earthquake; Natural Disaster Format: PDF *, 223k Related Documents: With the exception of public UN sources, reproduction or redistribution of the above....

7.7 quake leaves thousands homeless in Chile

2007-11-15T10:28+0100

Chile's government promised to deliver hundreds of portable houses Thursday for people left homeless by a powerful earthquake ...

Major quake kills 2 in northern Chile (AP)

2007-11-15T10:25+0100

AP - Chile's government promised to deliver hundreds of portable houses Thursday for people left homeless by a powerful earthquake that hammered the country's north, killing at least two people and injuring more than 150.

Major Quake Kills 2 in Northern Chile

2007-11-15T09:51+0100

TOCOPILLA, Chile (AP) -- Chile's government promised to deliver hundreds of portable houses Thursday for people left homeless by a powerful earthquake that hammered the country's north, killing at least two people and injuring more than 150....

Massive quake kills two in Chile

2007-11-15T09:26+0100

Rescue teams in Chile have been hard at work after an earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale claimed at least two lives and caused extensive damage.

Quake shakes Chile

2007-11-15T09:11+0100

Residents witness a collapsed roof yesterday in Antofagasta, Chile, after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the mineral-rich north, killing at least two, injuring more than 100, damaging buildings and halting operations at some of the world's biggest copper mines. The quake shook buildings in isolated cities up and down the Pacific coast.

50 workers rescued from quake-damaged tunnel in Chile

2007-11-15T08:51+0100

About 50 construction workers trapped in a 793-meter-long collapsed roadway tunnel after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile have been rescued, media reported Thursday.

50 workers rescued from quake-damaged tunnel in Chile

2007-11-15T08:25+0100

BEIJING, Nov. 15 (Xinhuanet) -- About 50 construction workers trapped in a 793-meter-long collapsed roadway tunnel after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile have been rescued, media reported Thursday. The workers were trapped inside the Pedro Galleguillos tunnel, about 8.5 miles (14 km) north of Tocopilla, Chile.

Major earthquake kills two, injures 140 in N Chile

2007-11-15T08:25+0100

SANTIAGO, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- A major earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale rocked northern Chile Wednesday, leaving two people dead and 140 more injured, police reported. The quake struck at 12:40 p.m. (1540 GMT) with its epicenter 101 km north of Calama, a city 1,568 km north of the capital Santiago.

M=7.7 Antofagasta, Chile Earthquake Report

2007-11-15T08:25+0100

· The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred about 40 km (25 mi) east-southeast of Tocopilla at 8:40 AM MST, Nov 14, 2007 (12:40 PM local time in Chile). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil hovers near $94, Chile quake boosts copper

2007-11-15T08:22+0100

(Recasts, updates prices) By Jacqueline Wong SINGAPORE, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices hovered near $94 on Thursday bolstered by U.S. supply concerns ahead of winter, while copper prices in Asian markets rose more than 1 percent after an earthquake struck the world's top copper producer Chile.

At least two dead in Chile earthquake

2007-11-15T08:13+0100

SANTIAGO, November 15 (RIA Novosti) - At least two people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a major earthquake in north Chile.

Major quake strikes northern Chile; 2 dead, thousands of houses damaged

2007-11-15T08:04+0100

Eds: RECASTS. ^AP Photo SCL104, SCL102, SCL103, XRC101, XLAT304 ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= TOCOPILLA, Chile (AP) _ Chile's government was airlifting in hundreds of portable houses for people left homeless by a powerful earthquake that hammered the country's north, killing at least two people and injured more than 150.

Earthquake kills two in Chile

2007-11-15T07:50+0100

A powerful earthquake hit northern Chile yesterday, killing at least two people, injuring more than 100 and halting output at some of the world's largest copper mines.

Big earthquake kills two in Chile, hits mining

2007-11-15T07:40+0100

A powerful earthquake hit mineral-rich northern Chile on Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring more than 100 and halting output at some of the world's largest copper mines. Two people were confirmed dead and 117 were injured in the magnitude 7,7 quake, which raised massive dust clouds in....

Major Earthquake Rocks Chile

2007-11-15T07:20+0100

CALAMA, Chile A major earthquake struck northern Chile on Wednesday, toppling power lines, closing roads and sending terrified residents into the streets.

Magnitude-7.7 Earthquake Rocks Chile

2007-11-15T07:20+0100

A major earthquake rocked a large area of northern Chile on Wednesday, toppling power lines and closing roads.

Big earthquake kills two in Chile

2007-11-15T07:11+0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake hit mineral-rich northern Chile on Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring more than 100 and halting output at some of the world's largest copper mines.

Big earthquake kills two in Chile

2007-11-15T07:11+0100

Major quake strikes northern Chile; 2 dead, thousands of houses damaged

2007-11-15T07:06+0100

Eds: UPDATES with situation in Tocopilla; CHANGES dateline from Maria Elena ^AP Photo SCL104, SCL102, SCL103, XRC101, XLAT304 ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= TOCOPILLA, Chile (AP) _ A powerful earthquake damaged thousands of houses, blocked roads and knocked out electricity across northern Chile.

Headlines in Malaysian newspapers

2007-11-15T06:53+0100

The following headlines appeared in major Malaysian newspapers on Thursday: **THE NEW STRAITS TIMES - ACA: Report suspicious activities - Envoy: Malaysia transit base for Chinese students - Strong earthquake shakes northern Chile, kills at least two - France hit by transport chaos as unions confront....

Powerful earthquake kills two in Chile (AFP)

2007-11-15T06:45+0100

AFP - A major 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked arid northern Chile Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring dozens others and leaving thousands homeless.

Powerful earthquake kills two in Chile

2007-11-15T06:15+0100

SANTIAGO (AFP) - A major 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked arid northern Chile Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring dozens others and leaving thousands homeless.

Major quake strikes northern Chile; 2 dead, thousands of houses damaged

2007-11-15T05:58+0100

Eds: SUBS graf 21 to clarfiy that official said the blockages were being cleared, sted already cleared. ^AP Photo SCL104, SCL102, SCL103, XRC101, XLAT304 ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= MARIA ELENA, Chile (AP) _ A powerful earthquake damaged thousands of houses, blocked roads and knocked out electricity across northern Chile.

Major quake strikes northern Chile; 2 dead, thousands of houses damaged

2007-11-15T05:42+0100

Eds: UPDATES with official saying roads being cleared, power restored. ^AP Photo SCL104, SCL102, SCL103, XRC101, XLAT304 ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= MARIA ELENA, Chile (AP) _ A powerful earthquake damaged thousands of houses, blocked roads and knocked out electricity across northern Chile.

Big earthquake kills two in Chile, hits mining

2007-11-15T05:25+0100

GLOBAL MARKETS-Chile earthquake sends copper up, oil near $94

2007-11-15T05:18+0100

(Recasts, changes dateline and byline) By Jacqueline Wong SINGAPORE, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices hovered near $94 on Thursday bolstered by U.S. supply concerns ahead of winter, supporting energy related stocks, a day after Asian share markets posted their best one-day gain in nearly two months.

Two dead, thousands homeless after quake

2007-11-15T05:15+0100

A POWERFUL earthquake has hit mineral-rich northern Chile, killing at least two people, injuring more than 100 and flattening at least 1200 homes. 2:28pm (AEDT)

Earthquake in Chile felt in Sao Paulo in Brazil

2007-11-15T05:08+0100

A major earthquake that occurred in northern Chile Wednesday could be felt as far away as the other side of the continent in Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city, and caused panic there, the civil defense authority said. The earthquake ...

Major earthquake kills two, injures 140 in N Chile

2007-11-15T05:08+0100

A major earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale rocked northern Chile Wednesday, leaving two people dead and 140 more injured, police reported. The quake struck at 12:40 p.m. (1540 GMT) with its epicenter 101 km north of Calam ...

50 workers rescued from quake-damaged tunnel in Chile

2007-11-15T05:08+0100

About 50 construction workers trapped in a 793-meter-long collapsed roadway tunnel after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile have been rescued, media reported Thursday. The workers were trapped inside the Pedro Galleguillos tun ...

Big earthquake kills two in Chile and hits mining

2007-11-15T04:38+0100

Big earthquake kills two in Chile, hits mining

2007-11-15T04:36+0100

(Updates with minister quote, adds details) By Pav Jordan SANTIAGO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake hit mineral-rich northern Chile on Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring more than 100 and halting output at some of the world's largest copper mines. Two people were confirmed dead and 117 were injured in the magnitude 7.

Big earthquake kills two in Chile, hits copper mines

2007-11-15T04:25+0100

By Pav Jordan SANTIAGO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake hit mineral-rich northern Chile on Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring more than 100 and halting output at some of the world's largest copper mines. Two people were confirmed dead and 117 were injured in the magnitude 7.

50 workers rescued from quake-damaged tunnel in Chile

2007-11-15T04:20+0100

About 50 construction workers trapped in a 793-meter-long collapsed roadway tunnel after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile have been rescued, media reported Thursday.

Magnitude 7.7 quake hits Chile

2007-11-15T04:17+0100

A strong earthquake, measuring 7.7 rocked northern Chile Wednesday at 1543 GMT, 11:43 p.m. Wednesday Taiwan time, with no immediate reports of injuries, the US Geological Survey said.

Big earthquake kills two in Chile, hits copper mines

2007-11-15T03:55+0100

Major quake strikes northern Chile; 2 dead, thousands of houses damaged

2007-11-15T03:48+0100

Eds: RECASTS for new cycle. UPDATES with government flying in emergency houses. ^AP Photo SCL104, SCL102, SCL103, XRC101, XLAT304 ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= MARIA ELENA, Chile (AP) _ A powerful earthquake damaged thousands of houses, blocked roads and knocked out electricity across northern Chile.

Big earthquake kills two in Chile and hits copper mines

2007-11-15T03:38+0100

Big earthquake kills two in Chile, hits copper mines

2007-11-15T03:36+0100

(Adds copper price, share prices) By Pav Jordan SANTIAGO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake hit mineral-rich northern Chile on Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring more than 100 and halting output at some of the world's largest copper mines. Two people were confirmed dead and 117 were injured in the magnitude 7.

Major earthquake rattles Chile

2007-11-15T02:49+0100

A major earthquake hit northern Chile on Wednesday, and local television showed cars crushed under a section of collapsed building and terrified, confused residents in the streets.

Major quake strikes northern Chile; 2 dead, thousands of houses damaged

2007-11-15T02:26+0100

Eds: RECAPS pvs. UPDATES with new details; copper production back to normal. CHANGES dateline from Calama. ^AP Photo SCL104, SCL102, SCL103, XRC101, XLAT304 ^By FEDERICO QUILODRAN= ^Associated Press Writer= MARIA ELENA, Chile (AP) _ A major earthquake crushed cars, damaged thousands of houses,....

Two people die in string earthquake in north of Chile

2007-11-15T02:08+0100

15/11 Tass 18 SANTIAGO, November 15 (Itar-Tass) - Two people have died as a result of a powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 points in the north of Chile on Wednesday. At least 100 more people were injured. Two women of the Tocopilla city located 40 kilometres from the epicentre of the earth tremors have fallen victim to the quake.

Huge quake strikes Chile

2007-11-15T01:53+0100

A MAJOR earthquake struck northern Chile last night, toppling power lines, closing roads and sending terrified residents into the streets.

Quake causes damage and blackouts in Chile

2007-11-15T01:50+0100

A strong earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale has rocked northern Chile, killing at least two people, causing widespread power outages and triggering panic in rural villages.

Quake causes damage and blackouts in Chile

2007-11-15T01:34+0100

A strong earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale has rocked northern Chile, killing at least two people, causing widespread power outages and triggering panic in rural villages.

2 dead, hundreds of homes damaged in Chile quake

2007-11-15T01:25+0100

Updated at 11:54 a.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2007 2 dead, hundreds of homes damaged in Chile quake By EDUARDO GALLARDO Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile — A major earthquake crushed cars, damaged hundreds of houses and terrified people for hundreds of miles on Wednesday. Authorities reported at least two deaths and more than 100 injuries.

Workers freed from collapsed tunnel, officials say

2007-11-15T01:18+0100

About 50 construction workers trapped in a collapsed roadway tunnel after a major earthquake in northern Chile, have been rescued, high-level government sources said Wednesday.

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Northern Chile

2007-11-15T01:18+0100

Location of the Chile earthquake, 14 Nov 2007 A 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Chile, damaging buildings, downing power lines and sending terrified residents into the streets.

No Hawaii tsunami threat after 7.7 quake in Chile

2007-11-15T00:40+0100

Updated at 7:05 a.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2007 No Hawaii tsunami threat after 7.7 quake in Chile Advertiser Staff The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has ended a tsunami advisory for the state of Hawaii effective as of 6:56 a.m. A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck 22.2 miles south and 69.9 miles west of Northern Chile at 5:41 a.

2 dead, dozens believed trapped after 7.7 Chile quake

2007-11-15T00:18+0100

Two people are dead, 100 are injured and dozens of construction workers are believed trapped in a collapsed roadway tunnel after Chile was rocked by a magnitude 7.7. earthquake Wednesday, officials said.

Zaldivar running after quake, Barrick says

2007-11-15T00:10+0100

TORONTO Barrick Gold Corp. said Wednesday its Zaldivar copper mine in northern Chile suffered a temporary power outage following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, but was up and running with no negative effects. "All of our personnel are safe," Barrick spokesman Vince Borg said in an e-mail. "There was a temporary power disruption/outage.

Big earthquake kills two in Chile, hits mining

2007-11-15T00:09+0100

Americas - Major earthquake strikes Chile

2007-11-15T00:06+0100

A major earthquake rocked a large area of northern Chile on Wednesday, and it was felt in the capital of Santiago. There were no immediate reports of damage or injury from the region. The quake, which struck at 10:40 a.m. EST, measured magnitude 7.7 and was centered 1,255 km north of Santiago, or 40....

Major Earthquake Rocks Chile

2007-11-14T23:48+0100

CALAMA, Chile A major earthquake struck northern Chile on Wednesday, toppling power lines, closing roads and sending terrified residents into the streets.

Strong Chilean earthquake hits mining region

2007-11-14T23:46+0100

Earthquake hits northern Chile By Reuters November 14 16:18 A powerful 7.7 quake hit northern Chile on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The national emergency office in Chile said it had no information on any casualties.

Big earthquake kills two in Chile and hits mining

2007-11-14T23:38+0100

Big earthquake kills two in Chile

2007-11-14T23:38+0100

Sky News Broadcast:Afternoon Live with Kay Burley - Nov 14 2007 3:54PM

2007-11-14T23:37+0100

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Big earthquake kills two in Chile and hits mining (Reuters)

2007-11-14T23:36+0100

Reuters - A powerful earthquake hit mineral-rich northern Chile on Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring more than 100 and halting output at some of the world's largest copper mines.

Strong earthquake shakes northern Chile, kills at least two (AFP)

2007-11-14T23:36+0100

AFP - A strong earthquake measuring 7.7 rocked arid northern Chile Wednesday, killing at least two people, sparking panic and causing power outages.

Big earthquake kills two in Chile, hits mining

2007-11-14T23:32+0100

(Updates numbers of dead, injured and trapped) By Pav Jordan SANTIAGO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake hit mineral-rich northern Chile on Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring more than 100 and halting output at some of the world's largest copper mines. Two people were confirmed dead and 117 were injured in the magnitude 7.

7.7 quake kills at least 2 in Chile

2007-11-14T23:23+0100

A major earthquake damaged buildings and toppled power lihnes in northern Chile on Wednesday as terrified residents fled into ...

Strong earthquake kills at least two

2007-11-14T23:14+0100

AN earthquake measuring 7.7 rocked northern Chile overnight, killing at least two people, sparking panic and cutting power. 7:36am (AEDT)

Chile-Quakes/US/ 2ND ROUNDUP: At least 2 dead, 140 injured in Chile after quake

2007-11-14T23:00+0100

Santiago/Washington (dpa) - At least two people were killed and some 140 were injured Wednesday in Chile as an earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck the north of the country, authorities said. Two women died, caught under collapsed buildings in Tocopillo, north of the port city of Antofagasta.

At least 2 dead after strong earthquakes strike Chile

2007-11-14T22:56+0100

A strong earthquake struck northern Chile on Wednesday, just hours after a magnitude-7.7 tremor shook the region, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Authorities reported at least two deaths and more than 100 injuries.

Quake Kills 2, Damages Homes in Chile

2007-11-14T22:49+0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- A major earthquake crushed cars, damaged hundreds of houses and terrified people for hundreds of miles around Wednesday. Authorities reported at least two deaths and more than 100 injuries....

Strong earthquake shakes northern Chile, kills at least two

2007-11-14T22:29+0100

SANTIAGO (AFP) - A strong earthquake measuring 7.7 rocked arid northern Chile Wednesday, killing at least two people, sparking panic and causing power outages.

Major earthquake strikes Chile

2007-11-14T22:25+0100

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 hit northern Chile on Wednesday, and local television showed damage and terrified, confused residents in the streets. "It was horribly strong. It was very long and there was a lot of underground noise," Andrea Riveros, a spokeswoman for the Park Hotel in Calama, told The Associated Press.

Major quake strikes northern Chile; 2 dead, hundreds of houses damaged

2007-11-14T22:00+0100

Eds: LEADS throughout to UPDATE with two dead, expert comment, quake felt as far away as Sao Paulo. ^AP Photo SCL104, SCL102, SCL103, SCL101 ^By EDUARDO GALLARDO= ^Associated Press Writer= SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) _ A major earthquake crushed cars, damaged hundreds of houses and terrified people for hundreds of miles (kilometers) around Wednesday.

Earthquake in Chile disrupts copper production

2007-11-14T20:56+0100

A powerful earthquake has struck northern Chile, causing injuries, damaging buildings, and causing widespread panic. The US Geological Survey said it measured 7.

Sky News Broadcast:Afternoon Live with Kay Burley - Nov 14 2007 4:06PM

2007-11-14T20:51+0100

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Powerful earthquake hits northern Chile

2007-11-14T20:34+0100

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale ripped through northern Chile on Wednesday.

Strong earthquake, aftershock strike northern Chile

2007-11-14T20:32+0100

A strong earthquake struck northern Chile on Wednesday, just hours after a magnitude-7.7 tremor shook the region, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Big earthquake hits Chile, halts some copper mining

2007-11-14T20:23+0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A powerful magnitude 7.7 quake hit mineral-rich northern Chile on Wednesday, injuring some people, damaging buildings and halting operations at some of the world's biggest copper mines.

Strong earthquake shakes northern Chile (AFP)

2007-11-14T20:23+0100

AFP - A strong earthquake measuring 7.7 rocked northern Chile Wednesday sparking panic and triggering a tsunami warning for the region, officials said.

7.7 quake shakes Chile; no deaths reported

2007-11-14T20:19+0100

A major earthquake damaged buildings and toppled power lihnes in northern Chile on Wednesday as terrified residents fled into ...

Chile-Quakes/US/ ROUNDUP: Chile hit by 7.7 magnitude earthquake

2007-11-14T19:52+0100

Santiago/Washington (dpa) - An earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck northern Chile Wednesday, prompting panic and power cuts in the region. There were no immediate reports of casualties, but Chilean authorities were still awaiting data from remote areas.

Earthquake rocks northern Chile

2007-11-14T19:40+0100

Large earthquake strikes northern Chile, causing shockwaves in Santiago, 780 miles away

Major earthquake rocks Chile

2007-11-14T19:38+0100

Major quake strikes northern Chile; damage but no deaths reported

2007-11-14T19:34+0100

Eds: FIXES garble in lead ^By EDUARDO GALLARDO= ^Associated Press Writer= SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) _ A major earthquake damaged buildings and toppled power lines in northern Chile on Wednesday as terrified residents fled into the streets hundreds of kilometers (miles) from the epicenter. Authorities reported at least 20 injured, but no deaths.

Big earthquake hits Chile, halts some copper mining

2007-11-14T19:31+0100

(Refiling to add dropped word magnitude in first paragraph) By Pav Jordan SANTIAGO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - A powerful magnitude 7.7 quake hit mineral-rich northern Chile on Wednesday, injuring some people, damaging buildings and halting operations at some of the world's biggest copper mines. Copper prices soared 6 percent to $3.

Major quake strikes northern Chile; damage but no deaths reported

2007-11-14T19:28+0100

Eds: UPDATES with 20 injured, tsunamic warning cancelled. No major damage at mine. Expert description of quake. ^By EDUARDO GALLARDO= ^Associated Press Writer= SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) _ A major earthquake damaged buildings and toppled power lihnes in northern Chile on Wednesday as terrified residents....

Earthquake rocks northern Chile

2007-11-14T19:22+0100

The quake, 60km deep, was centered 106km west of the town of Calama. An airport in Antofagasta, 1,200km north of the capital Santiago, had to evacuate staff when the cement cracked, Radio Cooperativa de Santiago reported. The northern cities of Calama and Arica lost electrical power and panicked residents ran into the streets.

Major earthquake rattles Chile

2007-11-14T19:18+0100

A major earthquake hit northern Chile today and local television showed cars crushed under a section of collapsed building. Terrified, confused residents were shown running in the streets. The quake had a magnitude of 7.7 and was centered at the port city of Antofagasta at a depth of 37 miles, according to the U.

Earthquake hits northern Chile

2007-11-14T18:58+0100

By Reuters November 14 16:18 A powerful 7.7 quake hit northern Chile on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The national emergency office in Chile said it had no information on any casualties.

Strong earthquake shakes northern Chile

2007-11-14T18:47+0100

SANTIAGO (AFP) - A strong earthquake measuring 7.7 rocked northern Chile Wednesday sparking panic and triggering a tsunami warning for the region, officials said.

Major Earthquake Strikes Northern Chile

2007-11-14T18:47+0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- A major earthquake struck northern Chile on Wednesday, toppling power lines, closing roads and sending terrified residents into the streets. Authorities reported some injuries but no deaths from the quake, which was felt in the capital as well as neighboring Peru and Bolivia..

Major earthquake strikes northern Chile (AP)

2007-11-14T18:46+0100

AP - A major earthquake struck northern Chile on Wednesday, toppling power lines, closing roads and sending terrified residents into the streets. Authorities reported some injuries but no deaths from the quake, which was felt in the capital as well as neighboring Peru and Bolivia.

'Horribly strong' earthquake rocks northern Chile

2007-11-14T18:38+0100

Updated at 6:58 a.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2007 'Horribly strong' earthquake rocks northern Chile Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile — A major earthquake rocked a large area of northern Chile today, and it was felt in the capital of Santiago. There were no immediate reports of damage or injury from the region.

URGENT

2007-11-14T18:22+0100

Major quake strikes northern Chile; damage but no deaths reported ^Eds: UPDATES with details, reports of injuries. ^By EDUARDO GALLARDO= ^Associated Press Writer= SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) _ A major earthquake struck northern Chile on Wednesday, sending terrified residents fleeing into streets cut by toppled power lines.

Major Quake Strikes Chile

2007-11-14T18:18+0100

A major earthquake rocked a large area of northern Chile on Wednesday, and it was felt in the capital of Santiago

Powerful earthquake hits northern Chile

2007-11-14T18:18+0100

A powerful 7.7 quake hit mineral-rich northern Chile today, the US Geological Survey reported, but there was no immediate word on any damage or casualties.

Major quake strikes northern, central Chile

2007-11-14T18:17+0100

A major earthquake rocked a large area of northern Chile on Wednesday, and it was felt in the capital of Santiago. The quake, ...

Magnitude 7.7 Quake Slams Chile

2007-11-14T18:09+0100

Chile-Quakes/US/ 2ND LEAD: Chile hit by 7.7 magnitude earthquake

2007-11-14T18:06+0100

Strong earthquake shakes Chile

2007-11-14T17:55+0100

A STRONG earthquake, measuring 7.7 rocked northern Chile at 2.43am (AEDT) with no immediate reports of injuries, the US Geological Survey said. 2:47am (AEDT)

Major earthquake rocks northern Chile

2007-11-14T17:53+0100

Posted at 6:26 a.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Major earthquake rocks northern Chile Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile — A major earthquake rocked a large area of northern Chile today, and it was felt in the capital of Santiago. There were no immediate reports of damage or injury from the region. The quake, which struck at 5:40 a.

No Hawaii tsunami threat after 7.7 quake in Chile

2007-11-14T17:53+0100

Updated at 6:54 a.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2007 No Hawaii tsunami threat after 7.7 quake in Chile Advertiser Staff The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami advisory for the state of Hawaii effective as of 5:57 a.m. A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck 22.2 miles south and 69.9 miles west of Northern Chile at 5:41 a.

URGENT

2007-11-14T17:52+0100

Major quake strikes northern Chile ^Eds: UPDATES details, depth of quake, tsunami warning. CORRECTS spelling as Riveros sted Rivers in 7th graf, Barria sted Barrie in 9th graf. ^By EDUARDO GALLARDO= ^Associated Press Writer= SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) _ A major earthquake struck northern Chile on....

Chile-Quakes/US/ 1ST LEAD: Chile hit by 7.7 magnitude earthquake Eds: Tsunami warning cancelled

2007-11-14T17:52+0100

Santiago/Washington (dpa) - An earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck northern Chile Wednesday. The US Geological Survey (USGS) in Denver, Colorado, said the epicentre of the quake that hit at 1540 GMT was located 40 kilometers southeast of Tocopilla near the western coast, more....

Major quake rattles Chile

2007-11-14T17:48+0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- A major earthquake rocked a large area of northern Chile on Wednesday, and it was felt in the capital of Santiago. The U.S. Geological Survey calculated the quake's magnitude at 7.7. The quake, which struck at 10:40 a.m. ET, was centered 780 miles north of Santiago, or 25 miles east-southeast of Tocopilla, the USGS said.

Major Earthquake Strikes Chile

2007-11-14T17:47+0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- A major earthquake rocked a large area of northern Chile on Wednesday, and it was felt in the capital of Santiago. There were no immediate reports of damage or injury from the region....