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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit central Chile on Sunday, injuring three people and prompting emergency officials to order an evacuation along parts of the coast. There were no immediate reports of major damage.

A strong earthquake has shaken northern Chile.

Scientists worry Nepal could suffer the next earthquake disaster An earthquake disaster in Nepal could be more devastating than the Haiti earthquake or the Chile earthquake.

The ground shook and buildings swayed as billionaire Sebastian Pinera took over as Chile's president on Thursday, tasked with rebuilding after a massive earthquake killed hundreds just 12 days ago.

As looting and street clashes break out following massive earthquake, 10,000 troops fan out across southern region to protect markets, pharmacies.

There are reasons why the huge Chile quake did less damage than the weaker tremblor in Haiti.

Evacuation alarms sounded in Hawaii’s vulnerable coastal areas as the region prepared for what federal officials say could be a dangerous tsunami.

A massive quake struck Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital of Santiago, bringing down buildings and setting off a tsunami. At least 78 were killed with the toll rising.