Magnitude 8.2 Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Chile

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A sign indicates an evacuation route in case of tsunami in the earthquake-prone town of Navidad, Chile on Nov. 29, 2012.

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By Adario Strange2014-04-02 00:39:07 UTC

A magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck 100 kilometers off the coast of Chile at 7:46 p.m. ET, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Initial reports stated that the earthquake was a magnitude 8.0. Following the major seismic event, officials ordered a tsunami warning for Chile, Ecuador and Peru.

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The Pacifica Tsunami Warning Center also issued a tsunami watch for Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

UPDATE, April 1, 8:52 p.m. ET:

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has revised the earthquake's magnitude to 8.2.

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