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Magnitude-8.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast Of Chile Near Santiago

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A massive earthquake has struck off the coast of Santiago, Chile.

The United States Geological Service says the magnitude 8.3 earthquake struck just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday in Chile, or 4 p.m. in California. A magnitude-6.3 aftershock reportedly struck 24 minutes after the first quake.

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Hawaii is currently under a tsunami watch.

The earthquake had a reported depth of 15.5 miles.

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