A massive 8.2 earthquake struck just off the coast of Iquique in northern Chile Tuesday night, triggering a tsunami warning.
The United States Geological Survey said the epicenter was about 62 miles northwest of Iquique.
Chile's Office of National Emergencies ordered an evacuation of all its coastal areas, saying that kind of earthquake carries a risk of a tsunami.
This is a breaking news story; we'll update as we get more.
Update at 9:02 p.m. ET. The Last Big Earthquake:
The last big earthquake that affected Chile was a powerful 8.8 magnitude quake that struck near Concepcion.
It left 1.5 million displaced and left about 500 dead.
Update at 8:51 p.m. ET. USGS Upgrades Earthquake:
The USGS has upgraded the earthquake to a magnitude 8.2. Chilean seismologists are saying it is a 8.3 on the Richter scale.
Update at 8:26 p.m. ET. Tsunami May Have Been Generated:
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says based on sea level readings, "a tsunami was generated."
"It may have been destructive along the coasts near the earthquake epicenter," the PTWC reports.
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