A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Argentina's Drake Passage, 136 miles south of Ushuaia, on Friday at 9am local time. Chile issues a tsunami warning for its far-south region following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake near Argentina's Drake Passage.
Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.4 - 219 km S of Ushuaia, Argentina https://t.co/QzqRooM4PK
USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) May 2, 2025
Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service said a coastal area of Magallanes region in the southern tip of the country should be evacuated due to the risk of a tsunami.
"We call for evacuation of the coastline throughout the Magallanes region," President Gabriel Boric posted on X after an alert from the SENAPRED emergency service, which also ordered evacuations in the nearby Antarctic areas reports news agency AFP.
The quake, with a depth of 6.21 miles, triggered a tsunami alert shortly after, urging coastal residents in southern Argentina and Chile to seek higher ground due to the risk of hazardous waves. The alert covers areas within 186 miles of the epicenter.
(This is a developing news)
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