The Break For 3/11/10: Another Earthquake In Chile

Oy....7.2 in the total:

Rolando Sanchez, President of CNN Chile, says the 7.2 magnitude earthquake could be felt strongly in the newsroom in Santiago, Chile.

"It was very, very strong," he said. "It went on for a good 45 seconds."

Sanchez said the felt about four aftershocks earlier in the day, but none as intense or lasting as long as the 7.2 magnitude quake. Sanchez said some people were running and others were evacuating.

And it happen as....

The 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook the ground near the region of Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, near the Chilean coast. It struck just as Chile prepared to inaugurate a new president, Sebastian Pinera.

What a traumatic feeling to have yet again. There will be no tsunami ripple effects possibly going to Hawaii from what experts say. Let's hope for the best down there.

TWD will try and keep you posted.

Update: Thankfully, there were no casualties after the earthquake. And I got a report from the ground from someone there that said everything is okay.