59. Earthquake On Saturday, February 27, 2010, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Chile — the nation where my parents first kissed on the beach at Quintero. I feel a tiny tremor in my soul as the grandkids made a tsunami on the sheets, kissing Mom goodbye. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)