NEW : Read Mescher 's firsthand account . CNN iReporter says many houses destroyed in her Santiago neighborhood . NEW : Similar to previous reports said this one was strongest , most long - lasting . Luke Mescher , a young college student , was with his family in Chile when it hit .
NEW : CNN iReporter says many houses destroyed in her Santiago neighborhood . NEW : Similar to previous reports said this one was strongest , most long - lasting . Luke Mescher , a young college student , was with his family in Chile when it hit .