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Arabian Post
5 days ago
- Climate
- Arabian Post
Tremor Disrupts Northern Chile, Leaves Thousands Without Power
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Friday afternoon, causing minor infrastructure damage and leaving nearly 23,000 residents without electricity. No casualties have been reported, and authorities have ruled out the possibility of a tsunami. The quake occurred at 1:15 p.m. local time, with its epicentre located approximately 54 kilometres south of Diego de Almagro in the Atacama region, about 950 kilometres north of Santiago. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the earthquake at a depth of 76 kilometres. Tremors were felt across several communities in the expansive Atacama Desert region. Chile's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service confirmed that the earthquake's characteristics did not meet the conditions necessary to generate a tsunami along the South American coast. Miguel Ortiz, deputy director of the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service , reported minor infrastructure damage and power disruptions. He also noted some minor landslides, which are being monitored in coordination with local municipalities. ADVERTISEMENT President Gabriel Boric stated that the government is in communication with regional authorities and confirmed that there were no reported casualties. The National Seismological Center of the University of Chile continues to assess potential damage to people, infrastructure, and essential services. Chile, situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is one of the most seismically active countries globally. The nation has stringent building codes and disaster response protocols to mitigate the impact of such natural events.
The Herald Scotland
03-05-2025
- Climate
- The Herald Scotland
Strong earthquake near Argentina prompts tsunami threat in Chile
Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service said a coastal area of Magallanes region in the southern tip of the country should be evacuated due to the risk of a tsunami. Chilean President Gabriel Boric echoed the calls for evacuation in coastal parts of the Magallanes region, adding that resources would be made available to deal with any impact. The U.S. Tsunami Warning center issued a tsunami threat for the region, saying that tsunami waves of about 3 to 10 feet above the tide level are possible along some coasts of Chile. Waves of a meter or less above tide level are possible for parts of the Antarctica coast. The U.S. agency estimated initial tsunami waves could impact coastal regions along the Gulf of Penas in Chile around 3:22 p.m. ET. The time between wave crests can vary between several minutes and an hour, the advisory says. This story is developing. Contributing: Reuters
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Argentina, Chile Earthquakes trigger Tsunami warning; Mass evacuation ordered
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on May 2, shaking the region near Cape Horn and Antarctica and triggering widespread tsunami warnings. The quake, which hit at a shallow depth of 10 km at 9:58 a.m. local time, prompted Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service to order mass evacuations along the Magallanes coastline and Antarctic bases, with President Gabriel Boric urging residents to move to safe zones at least 30 meters above sea level. Watch for more
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Massive offshore quake in rough seas of Drake Passage triggers tsunami alerts for parts of South America
PUNTA ARENAS, Chile -- A large 7.4 earthquake rattled the waters off South America in one of the world's roughest ocean passages Friday, triggering fears of a tsunami and coastal evacuations. The quake struck about 272 miles south of Chile's Punta Arenas area and about 135 miles south of Ushuria in the area known as Drake's Passage just before 9 a.m. ET, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. While the quake was estimated to be too small to trigger worldwide tsunami alerts, NOAA's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did issue a tsunami threat message for the coast of Chile within about 200 miles of the epicenter before giving the all clear around noon ET. "Tsunami waves have been observed," the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in its 11:35 a.m. ET update. Anomalous waves of just under a half foot were recorded at a gauge near the Vernadsky Research Facility in Antarctica. Models indicated waves could reach as high as 3-9 feet above tide level along coastal Chile, while smaller waves of 1-3 feet were possible along some coasts of Antarctica, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. However, officials determined the threat had passed by noon ET and all alerts were canceled. Videos posted to social media showed tsunami sirens sounding in the Puerto Williams area in the minutes after the quake, as Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service issued evacuation notices along the coastal sectors of the Magallenes region. It also told people to abandon all beach areas in the Chilean Antarctic territory, issuing a Red Alert and mobilizing government emergency response efforts. Government officials said they evacuated over 1,800 people from the shorelines. There are no initial reports of any damage or article source: Massive offshore quake in rough seas of Drake Passage triggers tsunami alerts for parts of South America
USA Today
02-05-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
Strong earthquake near Argentina prompts tsunami threat in Chile
Strong earthquake near Argentina prompts tsunami threat in Chile Coastal regions of southern Chile were told to evacuate after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake was recorded on Friday, May 2, off the coasts of Argentina and Chile, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The earthquake struck along the Drake Passage, which runs between South America and Antarctica, just before 9 a.m. ET. USGS pinpointed the location at 136 miles south of Ushuaia, a town located on the southern tip of Argentina. Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service said a coastal area of Magallanes region in the southern tip of the country should be evacuated due to the risk of a tsunami. Chilean President Gabriel Boric echoed the calls for evacuation in coastal parts of the Magallanes region, adding that resources would be made available to deal with any impact. The U.S. Tsunami Warning center issued a tsunami threat for the region, saying that tsunami waves of about 3 to 10 feet above the tide level are possible along some coasts of Chile. Waves of a meter or less above tide level are possible for parts of the Antarctica coast. The U.S. agency estimated initial tsunami waves could impact coastal regions along the Gulf of Penas in Chile around 3:22 p.m. ET. The time between wave crests can vary between several minutes and an hour, the advisory says. This story is developing. Contributing: Reuters
