Massive quake hits Chile; 5 dead
The earthquake struck off the coast of Northern Chile, around 55 miles southeast of Cuya, at 8:46 p.m. local time, reported The Santiago Times.
The quake was followed by at least 20 aftershocks, some measuring around 5 on the Richter scale, in the area.
"The Interior Ministry has confirmed five deaths in Iquique and surrounding areas and at least three people seriously injured so far," said the newspaper.
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