02 May 2025 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said.
The earthquake struck between Cape Horn and Antarctica at a depth of just 10 km (6 miles).
Chile’s National Disaster Prevention and Response Service said that the coastal area of Magallanes region in the southern tip of the country should be evacuated due to the risk of a tsunami.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric urged the public to evacuate the Magallanes region’s coastline.
“We call for evacuation of the coastline throughout the Magallanes region,” President Gabriel Boric posted on X after an alert from the SENAPRED emergency service, which also ordered evacuations in the nearby Antarctic areas.
Summary: A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near southern Chile and Argentina, prompting tsunami alerts and coastal evacuations in the Magallanes region.