Massive earthquake hits Chile – Pacific in state of tsunami warning
A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 on the Richter scale has hit Chile early this morning (at 3.34 AM local time). It is the worst earthquake to hit the area since 1960. The earthquake caused a tsunami; placing many countries of the area in a state of tsunami warning. According to Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, at least 42 people were killed during the earthquake. Death toll however is still expected to rise. The epicenter of the earthquake was just 100 kilometers outside of Concepcion, the second largest city in the country with half million inhabitants, and right off…
