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What are the extent of damage and location of epic centre of the tsunami of Chile?

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On May 22, 1960, a massive earthquake triggered off the coast of South Chile. Tsunami was triggered by this earthquake with surface wave magnitude of 8.6, and an epicenter of 39.5°S, 74.5​°W and a focal depth of 33 km.

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