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Massive 7.4 Earthquake in Drake Passage Triggers Tsunami Warnings and Evacuations

Chile orders evacuations in the Magallanes region and Antarctic areas as tsunami forecasts predict hazardous waves following a powerful undersea quake.

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Chilean authorities have also issued a tsunami warning for the country's southernmost region.

Overview

  • A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck beneath the Drake Passage, 219 km south of Ushuaia, Argentina, at a depth of 10 km.
  • Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED) has ordered evacuations of the Magallanes coastal region and nearby Antarctic territories due to tsunami threats.
  • The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center forecasts waves of 1–3 meters for parts of Chile and 0.3–1 meter for Antarctic coasts within 300 km of the epicenter.
  • President Gabriel Boric has mobilized national resources, urging the public to follow evacuation directives to ensure safety.
  • Authorities are monitoring aftershocks, assessing potential infrastructure damage, and coordinating emergency responses as evacuation efforts continue.