“A powerful magnitude-6.1aftershock hit offshore central Chile early Saturday (27 February) in the wake of a powerful magnitude-8.8 earthquake, leaving 78 people dead.
Following the magnitude-8.8 quake, which shook the capital of Santiago for 90 seconds and triggered tsunami from Chile to Ecuador, more than a dozen aftershocks were also reported in the region — including two measuring magnitude-6.2 and -6.9.
The quake destroyed buildings, houses, telephone lines and power grids in Santiago and knocked out a major bridge connecting the northern and southern sections of the country.
Emergency officials said buildings in the historic quarters of two southern cities had been badly damaged.”
More are expected to be affected as warnings of tsunami waves likely to hit Asian, Australian and New Zealand shores within 24 hours of the earthquake.
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In my distress I called to the LORD;
I cried to my God for help.
From his temple he heard my voice;
my cry came before him, into his ears.
Psalm 18:6
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