Chile Earthquake Rocks Country's North

Strong earthquake in Chile rocked the northern part of Chile. The Epicenter Was 25 Kilometers East of Region II City of Tocopilla.

The Santiago Times reports that "A strong earthquake, calculated at 7.8 on the Richter Scale, shook northern Chile Wednesday afternoon. Initial government reports stated that the quake was both felt strongly in the northern cities of Tocopilla, Iquique, and Antofagasta and produced significant structural damage."

The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred about 40 km (25 mi) east-southeast of Tocopilla at 8:40 AM MST, Nov 14, 2007 (12:40 PM local time in Chile). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available. No reports of damage or casualties have been received at this time; however, this earthquake may have caused substantial damage and casualties due to its location and size.

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