Chile: Major Magnitude 7.6 Quake Strikes, Tsunami Warning Lifted A major 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck southern Chile on Sunday, prompting thousands to evacuate coastal areas in a region known for tourism and salmon farming. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:U.N. Encourages, but Stops Short of Endorsing, Syria Cease-FireWith Trump, Russia Goes From Thursday’s Foe of U.S. to Friday’s FriendNews Analysis: In Shift, China to Shut Ivory Market — but Will That Save Elephants?Taiwan’s President Accuses China of Renewed IntimidationVenezuela Frees Jailed Activists and Former Presidential CandidateAttackers Open Fire at Nightclub in Istanbul