Overview

• A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage, 219 km south of Ushuaia, Argentina, at a depth of 10 km, according to the USGS.
• Chile’s National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (SENAPRED) issued evacuation orders for the Magallanes region and Antarctic coastal areas under a tsunami alert.
• The U.S. Tsunami Warning Center forecasts hazardous waves of 1–3 meters for southern Chile and up to 1 meter for Antarctic coasts.
• President Gabriel Boric called for public compliance with evacuation orders, emphasizing the need for precautionary measures.
• Initial assessments report no casualties or significant damage, with emergency teams continuing to monitor the situation and assess infrastructure.