02-05-2025
Tsunami warning issued after massive 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocks coast of Chile and Argentina
A MASSIVE tsunami warning has been issued in Chile following a 7.5-magnitude quake - prompting authorities to launch an evacuation.
The huge warning came after a strong earthquake in Puerto Williams off the Chilean and Argentine coast.
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The Chilean National Disaster Prevention and Response Service said that the coastal area of Magallenes region in Southern Chile would be evacuated due to the tsunami risk.
According to the National Seismological Center, the earthquake occurred when the clock was about to strike 9:00a.m.
The agency first indicated that the quake had a magnitude of 7.5 on Friday morning.
It reportedly had a depth of 10 kilometres.
The Chilean Navy's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOA) issued the warning after the quake rocked 218 kilometres south of Puerto Williams, in the Magallanes region.
They also issued a precautionary warning for the Antarctic territory.
The National Disaster Prevention and Response System said that they "continue to assess the impact on people and damage to infrastructure and basic services".
They added that the results of would be reported through incident or emergency reports prepared by SENAPRED, the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service.
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