Overview

• USGS measured the earthquake at magnitude 7.5 with a depth of just under 11 kilometers.
• The epicenter lay in remote waters between South America and Antarctica, roughly 710 kilometers from Ushuaia.
• The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert shortly after the quake and canceled it soon after.
• Initial wire reports distributed to German outlets did not include confirmed casualties or damage.
• The event was recorded on 22 August 2025 and disseminated by dpa based on official agency data.