8.3 strikes off the Chile coast

[SMKR]

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/8-3-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-coast-chile-n428736

A 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the central coast of Chile Wednesday, sparking fears of tsunami waves as far as Hawaii, officials said.

The earthquake struck 32 miles west of Illapel at 6:54 p.m., the U.S. Geological Survey said. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in Chile's capital, Santiago. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami watch for the state of Hawaii, and said if a wave is generated the earliest arrival time in Hawaii is expected to be 2:28 a.m. local time (8:28 p.m. ET).

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[03mustangdude]

Everyone seems okay in chile. Hawaii might get a good wave or two