On February 27 , 2010 Talcahuano was devastated by the 8.8 magnitude 2010 Chile earthquake and its subsequent tsunami . These back-to-back disasters left 80 % of the city 's residents homeless . The tsunami is estimated to have been more than 7.5 feet high . After a week , there are only 20 reported deaths , and 18 missing . The city government estimates that it will take 10 years to recover from the quake and tsunami . The local government has been turning away tent aid , as they want to make permanent shelters rather than have permanent tent camps
2010 Chile earthquake
2010 Chile earthquake
Talcahuano