Second powerful earthquake hits Chile in two days

A powerful 7.8-magnitude aftershock has rocked Chile’s northern coast, the US Geological Survey says.

It was in the area that was hit by a powerful magnitude-8.2 earthquake on Tuesday night.

The aftershock caused buildings to shake in the port of Iquique, which saw some damage from the big quake on Tuesday. There are no immediate reports of new damage or injuries.

The latest tremor came 45 minutes after a strong 6.4-magnitude aftershock shook the same area.

The stronger aftershock’s epicentre was 14 miles south of Iquique. The USGS said the aftershock had a depth of 12 miles.