Glad you're OK, Chile Pepper!!
Amazing to believe that the strongest earthquake ever recorded was in Valdivia,Chile in 1960 at 9.5.
It's fascinating how the earthquake that triggered the Indonesian tsunami was so horrific, but this didn't produce a huge tsunami (thankfully) and it was almost as strong. Maybe because the earthquake was off the coast and the wave went right to land, but this one took the water away from the coast?? I'm fascinated by the tectonic plates, but am saddened by their destructive power.

I'm glad that Chile was prepared for the quake (well, as prepared as you can be along a major fault line). Take care, Chile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.