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Chile Downgrades Tsunami Alert After 7.4 Earthquake in Drake Passage

Evacuations were lifted as no significant damage or casualties were reported following the quake and minor tsunami activity.

Argentina, Chile Earthquakes Trigger Tsunami Warning; Mass Evacuation Ordered
View of Puerto Williams, Chile in January 2024
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Overview

  • A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Drake Passage off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina at a depth of 10 km.
  • Chilean authorities issued tsunami warnings and ordered evacuations for the Magallanes region and Antarctic bases as a precaution.
  • President Gabriel Boric assured the public that all national resources were mobilized to ensure safety and calm during the emergency response.
  • The tsunami alerts were lifted after no significant damage, casualties, or major tsunami waves were reported in the affected areas.
  • Authorities continue to monitor aftershocks, with several recorded between magnitudes 4.9 and 5.7, and advise coastal residents to remain cautious.