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Mint
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Earthquake today: 7.4 magnitude quake shakes southern coasts of Chile, Argentina; evacuation on amid tsunami warnings
Earthquake news today: An earthquake of 7.4 magnitude struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. There have been no reports of casualties or injuries initially, as per news agency AP. 'Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.4 - 219 km S of Ushuaia, Argentina,' the USGS said in a post on X. The earthquake occurred at 9.58 am local time (1258 GMT). The epicentre of the earthquake was the Drake Passage, around 219 kilometres south of Ushuaia, Argentina, according to the US Geological Survey. It was 10 kilometres deep, the agency said. Authorities in Chile have issued an evacuation alert for the entire coastal section of the Strait of Magellan, which is located in the far south of the country. Shortly after the quake, the US Tsunami Warning Centers warned about a risk of 'hazardous' tsunami waves, issuing an alert. 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. Videos on social media showed people calmly evacuating as sirens blared in the background. Chile's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOA) estimated that waves will reach bases in Antarctica and cities in Chile's extreme south in the coming hours. 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,' he added. 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.
Indian Express
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
7.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern coast of Chile and Argentina, USGS says
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, triggering a tsunami alert shortly after. The quake occurred at 9.58 am local time (1258 GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometers in the Drake Passage, approximately 219 kilometres south of Ushuaia, Argentina, according to US Geological Survey. Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.4 – 219 km S of Ushuaia, Argentina — USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) May 2, 2025 Following the quake, the US Tsunami Warning Centers issued an alert warning of the risk of 'hazardous' tsunami waves. The advisory noted that tsunami waves could impact coastlines within 300 kilometres of the epicentre. In particular, the coast of Chile has been placed on alert. Waves could reach Puerto Williams, Chile, at approximately 18:55 GMT (14:55 pm local time), the warning said. Associated Press, Chilean authorities issued an evacuation order for the coastal section of the Strait of Magellan, in the far south of the country.
