Around a million people have been evacuated and at least five have died after an 8.3 magnitude earthquake in Chile.
Buildings swayed in the capital Santiago and large waves have been reported in some coastal regions.
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has addressed the nation on the earthquake and is to travel to affected areas.
It happened just ahead of Chile's national holidays, as thousands traveled to coastal areas.
Mario Faray journalist in Santiago says Chile's long coastline has affected people's reactions.
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Buildings swayed in the capital Santiago and large waves have been reported in some coastal regions.
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has addressed the nation on the earthquake and is to travel to affected areas.
It happened just ahead of Chile's national holidays, as thousands traveled to coastal areas.
Mario Faray journalist in Santiago says Chile's long coastline has affected people's reactions.
IN: "We have….
OUT: ….their lives."
DUR: 27 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0917chile-faray1.mp3