A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Chile and Argentina, prompting a tsunami warning and evacuations in the Magallanes region. The earthquake occurred in the Drake Passage at a depth of about 10 kilometers and was followed by several aftershocks. Chilean authorities ordered residents to evacuate, while there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. The tsunami waves are expected to be between one and three meters. The evacuation was later lifted, allowing residents to return to their activities.
Chile's National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response issued a 'tsunami alert,' adding that 'evacuation to a safe zone is being ordered for the coastal sectors of the Magallanes region.'
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