Strong 7.1 magnitude quake hits Chile

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit central Chile on Sunday, driving panicked residents from their homes due to fears of a tsunami but causing no injuries or damage, officials said.

Last February, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake caused tsunami wavesthat devastated coastal towns in the same area of the South American country, killing more than 500 people and damaging infrastructure across much of south-central Chile... Read More