Earthquake triggers tsunami alert for Chilean coasts
After a powerful earthquake south of Argentina, warnings of a possible tsunami have been issued. The alert is 300 kilometres from the earthquake's epicentre and includes the coasts of Chile. Residents should be prepared for potential evacuation.
What do you need to know?
- Where and when did the earthquake occur? With a magnitude of 7.5, the quake happened in the Drake Passage, 220 kilometres south of Ushuaia, Argentina.
- What are the potential threats? There is a possibility of dangerous tsunami waves within a 300-kilometre radius of the earthquake's epicentre.
- What are the recommendations for residents? Residents of the Chilean coasts should be prepared to evacuate and follow the latest updates from local authorities.
Powerful earthquake south of Argentina
The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.5, was recorded in the Drake Passage (Drake Strait - ed.), which immediately triggered a tsunami warning for the coasts of Chile.
The epicentre was located 220 kilometres south of Ushuaia, Argentina.
Based on the preliminary parameters of the earthquake, dangerous tsunami waves could occur within a 300-kilometre radius of the epicentre. Residents of the Chilean coasts should be prepared for possible evacuation.
Tsunami warning issued. Sirens sounded
A video has emerged online, including footage from Puerto Williams, Chile.
Warning sirens can be heard, and people are moving to higher ground.
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