Chile Rocked by New Earthquakes On March 11, Chile was rocked by three more earthquakes: a 7.2 magnitude near O’Higgins followed by two quakes, 6.9 and 6.0 magnitude, southwest of Santiago.
Working through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile and other community-based partners, ELCA Disaster Response is there, assessing the most urgent needs. Your gifts are needed today to bring help to our brothers and sisters in Chile.
The Situation: An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Chile February 27, 2010, at approximately 3:30 a.m. local time about 70 miles northeast of the city of Concepcion and 200 miles south of the capital, Santiago. The earthquake is the biggest to hit Chile in 50 years. Tsunami warnings were issued for Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Central America and Pacific island nations.
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