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TSF supports UN earthquake emergency response training

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:36:00 +0100

. Télécoms Sans Frontièreshas undertaken further emergency response training in support of the United Nations International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG). A global network of 10 countries and 250 participants took part in an international earthquake simulation response exercise in Lima, Peru.

Strong quake strikes off Chile

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:09:00 +0100

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile's northwestern coast on Sunday, the latest of at least seven quakes to hit the region in recent ...

Strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Chile

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 00:54:00 +0100

A shallow 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile's northwestern coast on Sunday, but it did not trigger a tsunami, said seismologists based in the United States.

Strong quake strikes off Chile

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 23:56:00 +0100

March 24, 2014 5:48 AM SANTIAGO (AFP) - A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile's north-western coast on Sunday, the latest of at least seven quakes to hit the region in recent days.

6.1-magnitude quake hits northern Chile

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 22:51:00 +0100

NEW YORK/SANTIAGO, March 23 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted the northern coast of Chile on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake was located 97 kilometers west-northwest of the port city of Iquique, capital of both the Iquique Province and Tarapaca region, and had a depth of 6.

Strong quake strikes off Chile

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:52:00 +0100

An undersea 6.1-magnitude earthquake with a depth of only 6km has struck off Chile's northwest coast, but no tsunami warning has been issued.

Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes northern Chile, no damage reported

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:53:00 +0100

(Adds no damage comments from Chile emergency office) WASHINGTON/SANTIAGO, March 22 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the northern coast of Chile on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits northern Chile, no damage reported

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:53:00 +0100

(Adds confirmation that Collahuasi unaffected by quake and mentions other mines in the area) WASHINGTON/SANTIAGO, March 22 (Reuters) - A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the northern coast of Chile on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits northern Chile, no damage reported

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:48:00 +0100

WASHINGTON/SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the northern coast of Chile on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits northern Chile, no damage reported

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:43:00 +0100

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits northern Chile, no damage reported

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:43:00 +0100

5.9 earthquake hits Chilean coast

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:30:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale jolted 90km west northwest of Iquique in northern Chile at 12:59:59 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey, monitored here, said.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 shook northern Chile

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:15:00 +0100

BUENOS AIRES, March 22, 19:07 /ITAR-TASS/. An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 shook northern Chile on Saturday, March 22. The seismic service of the University of Chile said the earthquake had centered 85 km west of the port city of Iquique at a depth of 21 km.

Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes northern Chile, no damage reported

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:53:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the northern coast of Chile on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, Reuters reported.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits northern Chile

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:14:00 +0100

15:05 Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits northern Chile. A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck northern Chile, but there are no reports of any damage or casualties, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake originated 101 km northwest of Lquique, a port exporting copper, at a depth of 11 km.

Strong quake off Chile coast, no known damage

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:13:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) Seismologists say a magnitude-6.2 earthquake has struck off Chile's northern coast, alarming local residents but causing no reported damage.The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit at 7:59 a.m. (8:59 EDT;...

Strong quake off Chile coast

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:04:00 +0100

Seismologists say a magnitude-6.2 earthquake has struck off Chile’s northern coast, alarming local residents but causing no reported damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit...

Strong quake off Chile coast, no known damage

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:02:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile — Seismologists say a magnitude-6.2 earthquake has struck off Chile's northern coast, alarming local residents but causing no reported damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit at 7:59 a.m. (8:59 EDT; 1259 GMT) and it was centered 60 miles (96 kilometers) north-northwest of the coastal city of Iquique.

Strong quake off Chile coast, no known damage

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:52:00 +0100

Seismologists said that a magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck off Chile's northern coast, alarming local residents but causing no reported damage.

Strong quake off Chile coast

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:50:00 +0100

Seismologists say a magnitude-6.2 earthquake has struck off Chile’s northern coast, alarming local residents but causing no reported damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit...

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes northern Chile -U.S. Geological Survey

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:45:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) - An magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck northern Chile on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake was located 63 miles (101 km) northwest of Iquique and had a depth of 7.1 miles (11 km), the USGS said. Iquique is a major copper-exporting port. There was no immediate tsunami warning.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes northern Chile -USGS

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:45:00 +0100

People wait in a tsunami safety zone after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Iquique in northern Chile March 16, 2014. REUTERS/Cristian Vivero. WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the northern coast of Chile on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Strong quake hits off Chilean coast, no reported damage or injuries

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:44:00 +0100

Seismologists say a magnitude-6.2 earthquake has struck off Chile's northern coast, alarming local residents but causing no reported damage.

Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes northern Chile, no damage reported

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:41:00 +0100

WASHINGTON/SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the northern coast of Chile on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Strong quake off Chile coast, no known damage

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Seismologists say a magnitude-6.2 earthquake has struck off Chile's northern coast, alarming local residents but causing no reported damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit at 7:59 a.m. (8:59 EDT; 1259 GMT) and it was centered 60 miles (96 kilometers) north-northwest of the coastal city of Iquique.

Strong quake off Chile coast, no known damage

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:29:00 +0100

Seismologists say a magnitude-6.2 earthquake has struck off Chile's northern coast, alarming local residents but causing no reported damage.

Strong quake off Chile coast, no known damage

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:25:00 +0100

Seismologists say a magnitude-6.2 earthquake has struck off Chile's northern coast, alarming local residents but causing no reported damage.

Strong Quake off Chile Coast, No Known Damage

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:19:00 +0100

Seismologists say a magnitude-6.2 earthquake has struck off Chile's northern coast, alarming local residents but causing no reported damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit at 7:59 a.m. (8:59 EDT; 1259 GMT) and it was centered 60 miles (96 kilometers) north-northwest of the coastal city of Iquique.

Earthquake strikes northern Chile

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:18:00 +0100

An magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck northern Chile on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake was located 63 miles northwest of Iquique and had a depth of 7.1 miles, the USGS said.

Strong quake hits off Chilean coast, no reported damage or injuries

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:13:00 +0100

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes northern Chile: USGS

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:11:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the northern coast of Chile on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes northern Chile: U.S. Geological Survey

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 14:41:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck northern Chile on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

California maps will identify tsunami danger zones

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 05:23:00 +0100

California officials on Friday announced that they were beginning to draw tsunami flood maps in Huntington Beach, Crescent City and other cities that could be used to restrict development of new buildings in areas along the coast that may be destroyed during a large tsunami.

Magnitude-6.7 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 22:59:00 +0100

A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore Sunday, and authorities said more than 100,000 people briefly evacuated some coastal areas as a precaution. Only minor damage was reported.

6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Chile's Pacific coast

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 06:18:00 +0100

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Peru: 17 March 2014: Central and South America – Events

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:16:00 +0100

Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid department Country: Chile, Guatemala, Peru SITUATION PERU– Earthquake • On 15 March at 23.51 UTC, a 6.3 M earthquake (depth: 9.8 km) struck north-western Peru. USGS-PAGER: shaking up to “Very Strong” for 45 000 people and “Strong" for 513 000 people. No tsunami alert.

Watch Tuesday's show!

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 10:50:00 +0100

March 18, 2014. Subjects covered today include the Middle East conflict, sanctions on some Russian officials, two recent earthquakes, and a theory about a missing passenger plane. You'll also meet a drummer who, after losing part of his arm, gained new abilities thanks to robotics.

Many children miss school after north Chile quake

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 02:45:00 +0100

Many children stayed away from school in Chile's northern coastal region Monday as aftershocks continued to rattle the area a day after a magnitude-6.7 quake hit and prompted brief evacuations due to tsunami fears.

Many children miss school after north Chile quake

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 02:31:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile: Many children stayed away from school in Chile’s northern coastal region Monday as aftershocks continued to rattle the area a day after a magnitude-6.7 quake hit and prompted brief evacuations due to tsunami fears.

Many children miss school after north Chile quake

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:51:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Many children stayed away from school in Chile's northern coastal region Monday as aftershocks continued to rattle the area a day after a magnitude-6.7 quake hit and prompted brief evacuations due to tsunami fears. A magnitude-8.

Many children miss school after north Chile quake

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:51:00 +0100

Many children miss school after north Chile quake

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:49:00 +0100

Many children miss school after north Chile quake

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:45:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, ChileMany children stayed away from school in Chile's northern coastal region Monday as aftershocks continued to rattle the area a day after a magnitude-6.

Many Children Miss School After North Chile Quake

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:35:00 +0100

Many children miss school in northern Chile after big quake, aftershocks rattle region

7.0-magnitude quake strikes Chile

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:31:00 +0100

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake has hit the Pacific coast of Chile, the US Geological Survey said. As a preventive measure, Chilean authorities have ordered a partial evacuation of the northern coastline. The epicentre of the quake was located 70 km northwest of Iquique in northern Chile, at a depth of 32 km, the US Geological Survey said.

CNN Student News - March 18, 2014

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:03:00 +0100

Quake jolts northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 21:43:00 +0100

People gather on higher ground at a tsunami safety zone in Iquique City, north of Santiago, Chile, on March 16, 2014. A strong earthquake struck off northern Chile on Sunday evening. Picture: ...

Quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:42:00 +0100

An earthquake that struck Chile's northern coast was the strongest of more than 50 aftershocks that followed a magnitude-6.7 quake on Sunday afternoon.

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:35:00 +0100

A magnitude-6.2 earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger quake hit the same region and prompted a preventive evacuation of coastal areas due to fear of a possible tsunami.

Quake felt across Los Angeles; 2 more rattle Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:10:00 +0100

It was one of the largest quakes to hit Los Angeles since the 6.7-magnitude Northridge quake killed several dozen and caused $25 billion in damage two decades ago, Dr. Lucy Jones, a USGS seismologist, told KABC-TV. "It's not that large by California terms.

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:58:00 +0100

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:55:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, ChileA magnitude-6.2 earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger quake hit the same region and prompted a preventive evacuation of coastal areas due to fear of a possible tsunami.

Magnitude-6.2 quake shakes Chile's northern Pacific coast, hours after stronger one in region

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:50:00 +0100

Magnitude-6.2 Quake Hits Chile's Northern Coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:48:00 +0100

Magnitude-6.2 quake shakes Chile's northern Pacific coast, hours after stronger one in region

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:45:00 +0100

Second strong earthquake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:22:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region.

Magnitude-6.7 quake hits Chile A strong earthquake has shaken Chile's northern...

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 12:27:00 +0100

Only minor damage was reported but Chile's navy said there had been a possibility of a minor tsunami between the northern towns of Arica and Tocopilla, so authorities urged people to evacuate a stretch of coast where the Arica and Parinacota region adjoins Tarapaca.

Strong 6.2 magnitude aftershock hits off northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:49:00 +0100

A strong aftershock 6.2 in magnitude struck offshore northern Chile early on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake nearby on Sunday that caused only minor damage but led to brief evacuations along the coast.

Chile's Pacific coast hit by 6.7 quake, followed by more tremors

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:49:00 +0100

A strong earthquake has shaken Chile’s northern Pacific coast, prompting authorities to evacuate more than 100,000 people as a precaution.

Large quake off Chiles Pacific coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:41:00 +0100

A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore, leading authorities to call for a precautionary evacuation in some coastal areas, but only minor damage was reported. ...

Chile coast evacuated after strong earthquake hits

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:41:00 +0100

Chile 's northern Pacific shore on Sunday, and authorities said more than 100,000 people were evacuated from some coastal areas as a precaution. Only minor damage was reported.The US Geological ...

Magnitude-6.7 quake shakes Chile’s northern Pacific coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:41:00 +0100

A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore Sunday, leading authorities to call for a precautionary evacuation in some coastal areas, but only minor damage was ...

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:40:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has no tsunami warning in effect. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that this latest quake hit late Sunday night, or at 0511 GMT.

6.7 earthquake strikes off Chile'

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 09:50:00 +0100

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile's Pacific coast Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Strong 6.2 magnitude aftershock hits off northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 08:57:00 +0100

A strong aftershock 6.2 in magnitude struck offshore northern Chile early on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake nearby on Sunday that caused only minor damage but led to brief evacuations along the coast. The aftershock struck 47 miles (76 km) west-northwest of Iquique at 2:11 a.

Strong 6.2 magnitude aftershock hits off northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 08:42:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuter) - A strong aftershock 6.2 in magnitude struck offshore northern Chile early on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake nearby on Sunday that caused only minor damage but led to brief evacuations along the coast.

Strong 6.2 magnitude aftershock hits off northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 08:39:00 +0100

1 of 3. People stay on higher grounds in a tsunami safety zone after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook the region, in Iquique city, north of Santiago March 16, ...

Quake strikes off Chile coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 08:29:00 +0100

A strong earthquake has struck off northern Chile triggering a brief evacuation. The magnitude 6.7 quake was centred 60km off the coast near…

Magnitude-6.7 earthquake hits Chile’s northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 08:17:00 +0100

Authorities said more than 100,000 people briefly evacuated some coastal areas as a precaution. Only minor damage was reported.

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:53:00 +0100

GOLDEN, Colorado (AP) A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has no tsunami warning in effect.The...

Strong 6.2 magnitude aftershock hits off northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:45:00 +0100

By Eric Walsh A strong aftershock 6.2 in magnitude struck offshore northern Chile early on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake nearby on Sunday that caused only minor damage but led to brief evacuations along the coast. The aftershock struck 47 miles (76 km) west-northwest of Iquique at 2:11 a.

Strong 6.2 magnitude aftershock hits off northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:44:00 +0100

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:42:00 +0100

GOLDEN, Colorado (AP) — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region. The earlier quake caused more than 100,000 people to briefly evacuate some coastal areas as a precaution.

Chile 'quake generates tsunami

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:41:00 +0100

A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Chile's northwestern coast on Sunday, generating a small tsunami and prompting authorities to evacuate two towns.

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:40:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region.

Strong 6.2 magnitude aftershock hits off northern Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:32:00 +0100

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:25:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile’s Northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has no tsunami w...

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:24:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region.

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:24:00 +0100

GOLDEN, Colorado — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has no tsunami warning in effect. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that this latest quake hit late Sunday night, or at 0511 GMT.

Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:19:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile’s Northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has no tsunami w...

Magnitude-6.2 quake shakes Chile's northern Pacific coast, hours after stronger one in region

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:17:00 +0100

<500){e=new Date;}"> Tweet <500){e=new Date;}" href="https://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=http://www.startribune.com/world/250563221.html" target="_blank"> GOLDEN, Colorado A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.7-magnitude quake hit the same region.

Magnitude-6.7 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:15:00 +0100

GOLDEN, ColoradoA 6.2-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile's northern Pacific shore just hours after a stronger 6.

Magnitude-6.2 Quake Hits Chile's Northern Coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:14:00 +0100

Magnitude-6.2 quake shakes Chile's northern Pacific coast, hours after stronger one in region

6.2-magnitude aftershock hits Chile after earthquake

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:05:00 +0100

Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Hits Pacific Coast of Chile; What to Do Before, During And After a Disaster

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 06:46:00 +0100

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 7.0, hits Pacific Coast of northern Chile in the evening of March 16 that prompted evacuation of people near the coastal area.

6.7-earthquake hits Chile, 100,000 evacuated

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 06:45:00 +0100

CA-NEWS (CA) A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore Sunday, and authorities said more than 100,000 people were evacuated as a precaution. Only minor damage was reported, reported. USA Today The U.S. Geological Survey originally reported the earthquake at 7.0 magnitude but later revised the reading down.

6.7 earthquake strikes off Chile's Pacific coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 06:23:00 +0100

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile's Pacific coast Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, according to CNN. The quake's epicenter was 60 kilometers (37 miles) west-northwest of Iquique, Chile, and its ...

Magnitude-6.7 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 05:51:00 +0100

Chile earthquake results in minor damage, brief evacuations

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 05:12:00 +0100

Tsunami warning triggers evacuation of coastline after 6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Chile

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:30:00 +0100

Amid fears a tsunami could follow the tremor, thousands in the South American country were warned to leave their homes and seek higher ground.

6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Chile: Small tsunami, 3 cities evacuated

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:29:00 +0100

A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Chile's northern coast Sunday, US geologists said, generating a small tsunami and prompting authorities to evacuate three cities. The quake struck at 6:16 pm (2116 GMT), according to the US Geological Survey, which had originally put the magnitude at 7.0.

Minor tsunami forces Chile to evacuate towns

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:17:00 +0100

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Chile's northwestern coast Sunday, US geologists said, generating a small tsunami and prompting authorities to eva...

Chile: coast evacuated after strong earthquake hits

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:05:00 +0100

Santiago. A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore on Sunday, and authorities said more than 100,000 people were evacuated from some coastal areas as a precaution. Only minor damage was reported, The Guardian learnt. The US Geological Survey originally reported the quake at a 7.

Tsunami Warning Issued Following Chile Earthquake

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 03:40:00 +0100

A tsunami early warning was announced at 18:16 hours on Sunday, in the regions of Arica and Parinacota, Iquique and Antofagasta. According to pointing SHOA, the

Strong earthquake jolts Chile's north coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:59:00 +0100

A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore, and authorities said more than 100,000 people briefly evacuated some coastal areas as a precaution. Only minor damage was reported. The US Geological Survey originally reported the quake at a 7.0 magnitude but later revised the reading down.

Magnitude-6.7 quake hits Chile's northern coast

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:49:00 +0100

Strong quake hits off Chile's North coast, no damage

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:33:00 +0100

Children take up their positions next to their school desks inside a school during a simulated disaster by a fictitious earthquake of 9.0 on the Richter scale and an ensuing tsunami, in Valparaiso on the Pacific coast, about 121 km (75 miles) northwest of Santiago, May 28, 2012. REUTERS/Eliseo Fernandez.

Magnitude 7.0 quake hits off Chile's North coast, no damage

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:33:00 +0100

(Adds details on quake, evacuation) Santiago, March 16 (Reuters) - A strong quake struck off northern Chile on Sunday evening, triggering a preventive evacuation of part of the coastal area but apparently not causing any injuries or damage. The magnitude 7.

Chile: coast evacuated after strong earthquake hits

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:30:00 +0100

Authorities say more than 100,000 people asked to vacate some coastal areas following 6.7 magnitude earthquake A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Chile's northern Pacific shore on Sunday, and authorities said more than 100,000 people were evacuated from some coastal areas as a precaution. Only minor damage was reported.

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili (USGS)

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 07:39:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude 6,1 s'est produit dimanche en mer à une faible profondeur face à la côte nord-est du Chili, sans toutefois provoquer de tsunami, a indiqué l'Institut d'études géologiques des États-Unis (USGS), rapporte l’AFP.

Crimée: la base ukrainienne de Feodossia prise d'assaut par les Russes

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 07:31:00 +0100

Les forces russes ont pris d'assaut lundi à l'aube une base militaire ukrainienne à Féodossia en Crimée, a indiqué sur sa page Facebook le porte-parole des forces ukrainiennes en Crimée Vladislav Seleznev.L'opération a été menée avec des blindés légers et des hélicoptères, des coups...

Crimée: la base ukrainienne de Feodossia prise d'assaut par les Russes

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 07:28:00 +0100

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 23:41:00 +0100

Santiago du Chili (AFP) Un séisme de magnitude 6,1 s'est produit dimanche en mer à une faible profondeur face à la côte nord-est du Chili, sans toutefois provoquer de tsunami, a indiqué l'Institut d'études géologiques des États-Unis (USGS). Le tremblement de terre a eu lieu en mer à une profondeur....

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 23:38:00 +0100

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 22:20:00 +0100

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 22:17:00 +0100

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 22:17:00 +0100

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 21:50:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude 6,1 s’est produit dimanche en mer à une faible profondeur face à la côte nord-est du Chili, sans toutefois provoquer de tsunami, a indiqué l’Institut d’études géologiques des États-Unis (USGS).

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 21:41:00 +0100

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 21:38:00 +0100

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 21:21:00 +0100

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 21:14:00 +0100

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 21:03:00 +0100

Santiago du Chili - Un séisme de magnitude 6,1 s'est produit dimanche en mer à une faible profondeur face à la côte nord-est du Chili, sans toutefois provoquer de tsunami, a indiqué l'Institut d'études géologiques des États-Unis (USGS). Le tremblement de terre a eu lieu en mer à une profondeur de....

SÃ©isme de magnitude 6,1 face Ã la cÃ´te du Chili (USGS)

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:55:00 +0100

19:18 - 23/03/14 Santiago du Chili (AFP) - Un sÃ©isme de magnitude 6,1 s'est produit dimanche en mer Ã une faible profondeur face Ã la cÃ´te nord-est du Chili, sans toutefois provoquer de tsunami, a indiquÃ© l'Institut d'Ã©tudes gÃ©ologiques des Ã‰tats-Unis (USGS).

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:49:00 +0100

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:45:00 +0100

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:43:00 +0100

Chili: un séisme de magnitude 6,1 enregistré en mer

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:32:00 +0100

Séisme de magnitude 6,1 face à la côte du Chili

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:29:00 +0100

Puissant séisme au Chili

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:55:00 +0100

Au Chili, un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,7 degrés sur l‘échelle de Richter a secoué la côte nord du pays ce dimanche. Le séisme a été suivi de plusieurs dizaines de répliques. Les autorités ont déclenché une alerte au tsunami, levée au bout de 3 heures.

Le tour du monde en 5 images : un surfeur australien violemment percuté par un dauphin

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 09:22:00 +0100

INTERNATIONAL – Collision entre un surfeur et un dauphin, puissant séisme au Chili, provocation...

Chili: 100.000 personnes évacuées suite à un puissant séisme

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:48:00 +0100

100.000 personnes ont été évacuées dimanche des zones côtières du Chili après un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,5, a annoncé le directeur des services d'urgence chiliens (ONEMI) Ricardo Toro.

Petit tsunami dans le Nord du Chili après un tremblement de terre

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:16:00 +0100

Cette secousse a été enregistrée à 21h16 GMT, à 60 km de la ville côtière d’Iquique, à une profondeur de 20 kilomètres, a indiqué l’USGS, qui dans un premier temps avait fait état de deux séismes de magnitude 7. Une réplique de magnitude 5,1 s’est produite dix minutes plus tard, à 21h26 GMT, à 36 km d’Iquique et à une profondeur de 35 km.

Le nord du Chili secoué par un puissant séisme de 6,7 sur l'échelle de Richter

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:14:00 +0100

La côte septentrionale du Chili a été secouée par un séisme de 6,7 sur l'échelle de Richter. Deux répliques et un tsunami s'en sont suivis, rapporte le centre américain d'alerte des tsunamis. Un séisme de magnitude 6,7 degrés a secoué la côte septentrionale du Chili dimanche, a annoncé l'institut de géophysique américain (USGS).

Un séisme de 6,7 enregistré dans le nord du Chili

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:12:00 +0100