Chile hit by 8.8-magnitude earthquake

Early Saturday morning, Concepcion, Chile was hit by a massive earthquake. This quake was an 8.3 magnitude on the Richter scale.

According to Reuters, the quake struck 56 miles  northeast of Concepcion.The streets were flooded with people as  various building shook and trembled.  An eye-witness reported strong shaking lasting for almost 30 seconds.

A national emergency official told local radio the government was evaluating damage in and around Concepcion.

In 1960, Chile was hit by 9.5 earthquake; this quake is on record as the world’s biggest earthquake since dating back to 1900.

The damage caused by the quake is still being evaluated.

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