8.2-magnitude earthquake hits northern Chilean coast

 

An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.2 struck in the Pacific Ocean near the northern Chilean Coast Tuesday.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake, which was originally reported as an 8.0, struck 62 miles northwest of Iquique, Chile, 8:46 p.m. local time. All coastal zones of Chile are being evacuated, according to Chilean TV reports.
A tsunami warning was issued for Chile, Peru and Ecuador. A tsunami watch was in effect for Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica.
Waves measuring almost 6 ½ feet already were striking cities on the coast, and authorities said a tsunami was expected to come ashore later.