The quake was significantly less powerful than the one that hit Japan two weeks ago , causing a tsunami and prompting fears of a nuclear meltdown . At least 75 people are killed . The 6.8-magnitude quake injures at least 111 . - March 22 – A 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Chile, killing more than 500 people.
At least 75 people are killed . The 6.8-magnitude quake injures at least 111 . - March 22 – A 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Chile, killing more than 500 people.