There were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage, but buildings shook in nearby Peru and in Bolivia's high altitude capital of La Paz.
The U.S. Geological Survey initially reported the quake at 8.0, but later upgraded the magnitude. It said the quake struck 61 miles (99 kilometers) northwest of the Chilean city of Iquique at 8:46 p.m., hitting a region that has been rocked by numerous quakes over the past two weeks.
Aftershocks followed, including a magnitude-6.2 tremor and a 5.5 quake. Read more
Tsunami warning is in effect for:
Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rico, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras.
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