Chile earthquake

One million people evacuated after 8.3 magnitude quake – rolling report

Waves of up to 4.5m high reported in some parts of Chile as tsunami warning issued for Peru, Chile, New Zealand, California and Hawaii

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Chile’s emergency agency has cancelled tsunami warnings for Isla San Felix, the Juan Fernandez Archipelago and the regions of Los Rios, Los Lagos, Aysen and Magallanes. It remains active from the rest of the coast.

If you’re just joining us, here’s the latest on the 8.3 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile about six hours ago.

• Five people have been killed in Chile’s largest earthquake since the February 2010 quake that killed more than 500. Around 20 people have been reported injured.
• One million people have been evacuated from their homes after buildings swayed and collapsed in some areas. The tremors could be felt as far as Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, more than 1,100km away.
• Chile is bracing for tsunamis as flooding is reported up and down the country’s coast. The hardest hit regions have been Conquimbo,where waves of up to 4.5m were recorded, and Tongoy, with waves of up to 2m. Chilean president, Michelle Bachelet said both areas had been declared catastrophe zones and troops would be sent in to deter looting.
• Tsunami alerts have been issued for Peru, New Zealand, California, Hawaii and other Pacific states.

This map shows the latest tsunami threat levels in New Zealand, with waves of between 0.2m to 1m expected all the way down the east coast.