Chile earthquake: 8.3-magnitude quake strikes off coast
According to a preliminary assessment from the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was about 54 kilometers (34 miles) west of Illapel. It occurred around 7:54 p.m. (6:54 p.m. ET) and had a depth of 33 kilometers (20.5 miles), USGS said.
(CNN)A powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile's coast on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami alert and coastal evacuations.
A woman was killed in the city of Illapel, Chilean National Police spokesman Oscar Llanten told CNN sister network CNN Chile. At least seven people were injured in the quake, he said, three of whom are in serious condition.
There were also reports of damages to homes in Illapel, Interior Minister Jorge Burgos told reporters.
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