SANTIAGO, CHILE - Wednesday night saw another earthquake hit Chile near the capital of Santiago, with authorities warning that possible tsunamis may occur in the coming hours.

Early reports show the earthquake’s magnitude as 8.3 on the Richter scale, and while there were no immediate reports on any injuries or damage, communications in the area were disrupted. 

Following the quake, Chilean authorities issued a tsunami alert for the entire coast of Chile, warning that waves could hit the coast as early as 11 p.m. Wednesday night. U.S. officials also posted an alert for Hawaii, with the National Weather Service predicting a potential tsunami threat reaching the state by 2:30 a.m Thursday morning. 

U.S. officials said the quake struck just offshore in the Pacific at 7:54 p.m. and was centered about 141 miles north-northwest of Santiago. U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was 4.8 miles below the surface. 

Chile is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries, CBS News reports. The Nazca tectonic plate right off the coast of the country plunges beneath the South American plate, pushing the area near the Andes mountain range. 

So far, there has been no reports of agricultural damage, but AndNowUKnow will keep you updated as more information pours in.