FOLLOW LATEST UPDATES ON CHILE QUAKE at and HAWAIITSUNAMI.TK LATEST UPDATES ON CHILE QUAKE at The massive earthquake that struck central Chile has now claimed at least a hundred-and-twenty-two lives. Dozens of buildings collapsed and parts of the country are without power, after the deadly 8.8-magnitude quake. Santiago airport is closed, and Chile's president has declared a 'state of catastrophe'. Tsunami warnings have also been issued for the Pacific rim - sirens are being heard in Hawaii to warn of impending tidal waves, while Samoa has evacuated its coast.