On May 2, 2025, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck in the Drake Passage between Cape Horn and Antarctica, prompting the Chilean authorities to issue evacuation alerts for coastal regions near the Strait of Magellan. The earthquake's depth was only 10 km, raising concerns of possible tsunami activity. The Chilean National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response also evacuated the beach area of the Antarctic Territory in the Magallanes Region. Although Argentina did not follow suit with a tsunami warning, there were at that time no reports of damage or casualties.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina, prompting evacuation alerts due to tsunami threats, although no initial damages were reported.
Chilean authorities have ordered the evacuation of the entire coastal section of the Strait of Magellan and the Antarctic Territory's beach area amidst tsunami concerns.
The earthquake occurred in the Drake Passage between Cape Horn and Antarctica at a shallow depth of 10km (6 miles), reported by the USGS.
While Chilean authorities acted quickly in response to potential tsunami threats, Argentina did not issue an immediate warning, reflecting regional emergency response differences.
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