A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Chile, leading to the issuance of a tsunami warning. The epicenter was located 219km south of Ushuaia, Argentina. In response, Chilean authorities mandated the evacuation of the coastline in the Magallanes region and advised residents to leave beach areas in the Antarctic territory. President Gabriel Boric stated all resources were at hand for emergencies, while local reports indicated residents were calm yet prepared for the situation. In Argentina, Ushuaia authorities suspended water activities, urging calm among the population despite the tremor.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric emphasized the need for evacuation, stating that "all resources are available" to handle potential emergency situations following the earthquake.
Local authorities in Ushuaia reported the earthquake was felt primarily in their city, urging residents to stay calm in the face of such emergencies.
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