Hades 27,980 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 off the coast of Chile has prompted a tsunami warning.The quake struck about 225km (140 miles) south-west of Puerto Montt in southern Chile at 14:22 GMT, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.Its depth was about 15km (10 miles). There are no details yet of damage.Chile's national emergency office has issued an alert and ordered the evacuation of coastal areas of Los Lagos region."As a measure of precaution, we order the evacuation of coastal areas of Biobio, Araucania, Los Rios, Aysen," the alert said.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous waves of up to 3m (9ft 10in) above tide level were possible on coasts located up to 1,000km from the quake's epicentre. Residents of Quellon, a town near the epicentre, were among those heading to safe areas, according to local media. "I've lived for 10 years in the south and never felt something like that," a resident who was leaving his house said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Hybrid 97 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 My family lives in the south of Chile, they are fine, but they say it was so intense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hades 27,980 Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 Just now, Soul Hybrid said: My family lives in the south of Chile, they are fine, but they say it was so intense Hope everyone's fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsenigma 9,520 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I live in Puerto Montt. Gid, it felt so ****ing intense, I couldn't even stand properly. The tsunami will be here in about an hour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hades 27,980 Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 1 minute ago, adammonroe said: I live in Puerto Montt. Gid, it felt so ****ing intense, I couldn't even stand properly. The tsunami will be here in about an hour. It's probably so intense because of its ''small'' debth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robagaga 9,345 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Chile is ultra prepared for this. Also this area isn't the most densely populated, it should be fine. Fingers crossed. Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsenigma 9,520 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Just now, Robagaga said: Chile is ultra prepared for this. Also this area isn't the most densely populated, it should be fine. Fingers crossed. This. Btw, a tsunami won't get here, this city is surrounded by islands, but I'm concerned about Chiloe tho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imwoahvicky 4,248 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Just now, adammonroe said: This. Btw, a tsunami won't get here, this city is surrounded by islands, but I'm concerned about Chiloe tho. the warning was lifted. no tsunami is coming ⚜ Roll Deep ⚜ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperado 2,439 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Chile is a mess, i hope everyone is fine (i live here too but not in the place where the earthquake happened) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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