8.0 Quake Hits Arica Chile
At approximately 7:45, an earthquake registering 8.0 magnitude, hit off the coast of Arica, Chile according to the United States Geological Survey’s (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program. While Chile is a seismically active country due to it’s location along the “ring of fire,” an earthquake of this intensity can cause serious damage. According to the USGS, “since…