Overview

• The earthquake, recorded at 7.5 magnitude by Chile's seismological center, struck at 9:58 AM local time, 218 km south of Puerto Williams.
• Tsunami alerts were issued for Chile's Magallanes region and parts of Argentina, including Ushuaia, home to over 80,000 residents.
• Evacuation orders were activated via sirens and official alerts, with President Gabriel Boric urging residents to follow safety instructions.
• Seismic agencies reported differing magnitudes, with the USGS measuring 7.4 and Chile's SHOA reporting 7.8.
• Chile's vulnerability to earthquakes is linked to the convergence of three tectonic plates, recalling past disasters in 1960 and 2010.