Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:37pm on 02 May 2025,Friday Weather & Environment
A strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, triggering a tsunami alert and widespread evacuations. The quake occurred near Cape Horn at a shallow depth of 10 km, according to the US Geological Survey. Chilean authorities, including President Gabriel Boric, ordered the evacuation of the Magallanes region’s coastline due to tsunami risks. The Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service warned of waves reaching Antarctic bases and southern Chilean cities. In Argentina’s Ushuaia, no damage or evacuations were reported. Emergency services continue to monitor the region as a precaution against aftershocks and rising sea levels. (PC: Hindustan Times)
