Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage; Tsunami Threat Downgraded

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Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage; Tsunami Threat Downgraded

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Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage; Tsunami Threat Downgraded

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A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Drake Passage, impacting southern Chile and nearby regions.
Initial tsunami threats prompted warnings, but these were later downgraded by authorities.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 11 kilometers.

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on August 21, affecting areas off the southern tip of South America. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake at a depth of around 10.8 kilometers (6.71 miles) and indicated the tremors were felt across several cities in Chile and Argentina according to Reuters.

Following the earthquake, Chile's Navy Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service issued a tsunami warning, initially raising concerns for hazardous waves. However, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center later confirmed that the threat had subsided, stating any resulting coastal waves were not expected to exceed 0.3 meters (1 foot) according to AA and TRT Global.

Authorities reported no immediate damage from the earthquake, and evacuation orders were lifted as the tsunami threat diminished. Both the USGS and Chile's Navy corroborated these details, indicating the quake's epicenter was located about 258 km (160 miles) northwest of Base Frei according to Newsweek and Reuters.