7.4 Magnitude Earthquake off Chile and Argentina Triggers Tsunami Warning and Evacuations

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7.4 Magnitude Earthquake off Chile and Argentina Triggers Tsunami Warning and Evacuations

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7.4 Magnitude Earthquake off Chile and Argentina Triggers Tsunami Warning and Evacuations

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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coasts of Chile and Argentina.
Chile issues a tsunami warning and evacuation orders for southern regions.
No immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred on Friday at a depth of 10 kilometers, approximately 219 kilometers south of Ushuaia, Argentina. Immediate reports indicated no damage or casualties from the event, prompting authorities to monitor the situation closely, according to Al Jazeera, CBS News, and India Times.

Chilean authorities activated a tsunami alert for the entire Magallanes region, calling for evacuations along the coasts in anticipation of hazardous waves. President Gabriel Boric emphasized, “We call for evacuation of the coastline throughout the Magallanes region,” following guidelines issued by Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED), as reported by Channel News Asia and AA.

After evacuating over 1,700 individuals from beach areas in the Antarctic Territory and the Magallanes Region, authorities later lifted the tsunami warning, but cautioned residents to remain vigilant and adhere to safety precautions. With reports of multiple aftershocks, the authorities confirmed there was no significant damage or casualties, according to AA, Reuters, and India Times.