Strong earthquake in Chile causes evacuation of hundreds of people

(VOVworld) – A 7.1-Richter earthquake struck off Chile on Thursday forcing hundreds of people on Easter Island to flee their homes.

Strong earthquake in Chile causes evacuation of hundreds of people  - ảnh 1
Chile's Easter Island

No casualties have been reported so far. The earthquake occurred 580 kilometers south of Easter Island at a depth of 15.5 kilometers. Local authorities had to order some 350 people to evacuate due to fears of a possible tsunami.

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