A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 has hit central Chile, killing at least 64 people, ministers say.
The quake struck at 0634 GMT about 115km (70 miles) north-east of the city of Concepcion and 325km south-west of the capital, Santiago.
President Michelle Bachelet declared a "state of catastrophe" in affected areas and appealed for calm.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Chile earthquake: 'Everyone fears aftershocks'
