Chile Earthquake Leaves Millions Homeless, Grazes Hawaii ABC NEWS
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. The quake hit 200 miles southwest of Santiago, the country's capital, and the epicenter was just 70 miles from Concepcion, Chile's second-largest city. (AP Photo)More Photos
With 214 people confirmed dead and the death toll expected to rise, Chilean rescue workers rushed to save people trapped by Saturday's massive earthquake -- including dozens feared inside a collapsed apartment block in the city of Concepcion.
"It was a catastrophe of devastating consequences," said outgoing Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, according to The Associated Press.
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake was one of the most intense ever measured. More than half a million homes were destroyed in an event scientists said was 500 times stronger than the earthquake in Haiti.
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