A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile

by Mitch Battros - Earth Changes Media

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile prompting an evacuation of coastal areas for fear of a tsunami and causing scenes of panic in an area devastated by a massive quake two years ago.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said "a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected." Government spokesman Andres Chadwick said the Office of National Emergencies had issued the evacuation order as a precaution due to "observation of a certain intake of the sea."