The Radio Club de Chile has been activated due to earthquake. It is working in collaboration with ONEMI, National Emergency Office of the Ministry of Interior and Public Security.

Media reports are that five have died in the 8.2 magnitude on the Ritcher scale earthquake which hit off shore Chile sparking a tsunami warning.

All emergency frequencies and others may be in use.

– Jim Linton VK3PC, Chairman IARU Region 3 Disaster Communications Committee.