Overview

• A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Magallanes region in southern Chile at 8:58 AM local time, with the epicenter located 218.1 km south of Puerto Williams at a depth of 10 km.
• The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) issued a tsunami alert, leading to mandatory evacuations in coastal areas.
• President Gabriel Boric suspended his schedule and moved to La Moneda to oversee the crisis response and ensure resources are deployed effectively.
• Interior Minister Álvaro Elizalde and Undersecretary Víctor Ramos joined Senapred to coordinate multi-agency efforts to manage the emergency.
• Chile, located along the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, has activated its robust disaster response framework to mitigate risks and protect affected communities.