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Euronews
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Euronews
Chile issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake
ADVERTISEMENT Chile has issued a tsunami warning after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off its southern coast on Friday. The epicentre was under the sea 219km south of the Argentinian border town of Ushuaia, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Chilean authorities issued an evacuation order for the entire coast in the Magallanes region, which lies in the south of the country. Chile's National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response also requested that people abandon all beach areas in the Chilean Antarctic territory. Chilean President Gabriel Boric wrote on X that "all resources are available" to respond to potential emergencies. "We are calling for the evacuation of the coastline throughout the Magallanes region," he wrote. "Right now, our duty is to be prepared and heed the authorities." Images broadcast on local television showed residents in Punta Arenas, located on the Strait of Magellan, out in the streets searching for shelters. "We received the alert and we had to evacuate at work, but people are calm and well prepared," Roberto Ramírez told a local news channel. Local authorities in Argentina's Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, suspended all water activities in the Beagle Channel for at least three hours. "The earthquake was felt primarily in the city of Ushuaia and, to a lesser extent, in towns across the province," the local government reported. "In the face of these types of events, it is important to remain calm," it added. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties in either Argentina or Chile.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Tsunami alert lifted after massive earthquake leads to evacuations in Chile and Argentina
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A powerful earthquake with a 7.4 magnitude struck the Drake Passage, a remote stretch of ocean between South America and Antarctica , with the epicenter located approximately 219 kilometers (136 miles) south of Ushuaia, Argentina , at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles). The quake triggered a tsunami alert along Chile 's Strait of Magellan coastline and its research stations in Antarctica.A red alert was issued for the Magallanes region and the Chilean Antarctic Territory by the National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (SENAPRED) soon after the quake was recorded under the a precautionary step, 32 individuals from Antarctic research bases and around 1,800 people, including 1,000 from Puerto Williams and 500 from Puerto Natales, were slight increases recorded at Antarctic bases, the tsunami alert was later downgraded and withdrawn after assessments indicated minimal sea level earthquake is the most significant seismic event in the region since 1949 and triggered a tsunami warning and evacuation along the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina. The quake also resulted in about a dozen aftershocks.'We heard the sirens and didn't wait,' said María López, a mother of two. 'I grabbed my kids and we ran uphill. We've never experienced something like this so close to home.'Chile's location at the convergence of three tectonic plates makes it one of the most seismically active countries President Gabriel Boric , while suspending his agenda to oversee the emergency response, said, "We are calling for the evacuation of the coastline throughout the Magallanes region. Right now, our duty is to be prepared and heed the authorities."In Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, the earthquake was felt in Ushuaia and surrounding towns. Authorities stopped water activities and navigation as a of now, no casualties or damage have been reported, despite initial fears. Residents are advised to stay informed and follow official guidance as authorities continue to monitor the situation.
Express Tribune
02-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Tsunami warning issued after 7.4 quake strikes off Chile and Argentina
Listen to article Chilean authorities have issued a tsunami warning and ordered evacuations in the country's southernmost region after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coasts of Chile and Argentina. The quake hit the Drake Passage, between Cape Horn and Antarctica, at a shallow depth of 10km (six miles), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). In response, Chile's National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (SENAPRED) declared a red alert for parts of the Magallanes region and the Antarctic territory, citing the potential risk of tsunami waves reaching the coastline. 'We call for evacuation of the coastline throughout the Magallanes region,' said President Gabriel Boric in a social media post. 'At this time, our duty is to be prepared and heed the authorities.' Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from coastal areas, including the town of Puerto Williams on Navarino Island, one of the closest settlements to the epicentre. SENAPRED said emergency teams were assessing the impact on infrastructure and essential services, although no casualties or significant damage had been reported as of Friday evening. Footage shared on social media showed orderly evacuations with sirens sounding in the background. Chile's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOA) said tsunami waves were expected to reach Antarctic bases and southern Chilean cities in the coming hours. Across the border, in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in Argentina, authorities suspended all maritime activity in the Beagle Channel for at least three hours as a precaution. 'The earthquake was felt primarily in the city of Ushuaia and, to a lesser extent, in towns across the province,' said a statement from the provincial government, urging residents to remain calm. The Magallanes region, known for its remote terrain and sparse population, is home to about 166,000 people, according to 2017 government data. Authorities in both countries continue to monitor the situation as aftershocks remain a possibility.
02-05-2025
- Climate
7.4 magnitude quake strikes off Chile, Argentina; no damage reported
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina, the United States Geological Survey says SANTIAGO, Chile -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, prompting the evacuation of the Chilean coastline throughout the Magallanes region and the suspension of water activities and navigation in Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province. No damage or casualties were initially reported. The United States Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was under the ocean 219 kilometers (173 miles) south of the Argentine city of Ushuaia. Chilean authorities issued an evacuation alert for the entire coastal section of the Strait of Magellan, in the far south of the country. Due to a 'tsunami alert, evacuation to a safe zone is being ordered for the coastal sectors of the Magallanes region,' Chile's National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response said in a message sent to the public. It also requested that all beach areas in the Chilean Antarctic territory be abandoned. Chilean President Gabriel Boric wrote on X that 'all resources are available' to respond to potential emergencies. 'We are calling for the evacuation of the coastline throughout the Magallanes region," Boric wrote. 'Right now, our duty is to be prepared and heed the authorities.' In Punta Arenas, located in Chilean Patagonia and on the Strait of Magellan, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the streets quickly filled with residents searching for shelters, according to images broadcast on local television. Many of them were carrying bags. The evacuation proceeded calmly and without panic. 'We received the alert and we had to evacuate at work, but people are calm and well prepared,' Roberto Ramírez told the 24-hour channel. The Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Chilean Navy, or SHOA, reported that waves could reach Antarctica as early as next hour, while it could take up to 12 hours to reach more remote locations. In the Argentine city of Ushuaia, considered the world's southernmost, local authorities suspended all types of water activities and navigation in the Beagle Channel for at least three hours. No material damage or evacuations were reported. 'The earthquake was felt primarily in the city of Ushuaia and, to a lesser extent, in towns across the province,' the local government reported. 'In the face of these types of events, it is important to remain calm.' ____ Débora Rey in Buenos Aires contributed. ____ Follow AP's coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at
Chicago Tribune
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Chicago Tribune
No damage reported after 7.4 magnitude quake strikes off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina
SANTIAGO, Chile — A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said. No damage or casualties have been reported. Chilean authorities issued an evacuation alert for the entire coastal section of the Strait of Magellan, in the far south of the country. Due to a 'tsunami alert, evacuation to a safe zone is being ordered for the coastal sectors of the Magallanes region,' Chile's National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response said in a message sent to the public. It also requested that all beach areas in the Chilean Antarctic territory be abandoned. Chilean President Gabriel Boric wrote on X that 'all resources are available' to respond to potential emergencies. 'We are calling for the evacuation of the coastline throughout the Magallanes region,' Boric wrote. 'Right now, our duty is to be prepared and heed the authorities.' In the Argentine city of Ushuaia, considered the world's southernmost, local authorities suspended all types of water activities and navigation in the Beagle Channel for at least three hours. No material damage or evacuations were reported. 'The earthquake was felt primarily in the city of Ushuaia and, to a lesser extent, in towns across the province,' the local government reported. 'In the face of these types of events, it is important to remain calm.' The USGS said the quake's epicenter was under the ocean 219 kilometers (173 miles) south of the Argentinian city of Ushuaia.
