On February 27, 2010 at 06:34 UTC, a 8.8 magnitude eaerthquake ocurred off the coast of the Maule Region of Chile. The earthquake most afffected the cities of Talcahuano, Arauco, Lota, Chiguayante, Cañete and San Antonio.

Below are some links detailing the 2010 Chile Earthquake:

• Chilean earthquake hints at dangers of ‘Big One’ for USA (via USAToday.com)
• Chilean Quake a Warning to U.S. Northwest (via NYTimes.com)
• Disaster Awaits Cities in Earthquake Zones (via NYTimes.com)
• A Megacity Girds for a Major Quake (via NYTimes.com)