Breaking News: Tsunami Warning issued after Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake rocks Chile's coastline
Significant quake, measuring 7.4, rocks Chilean soil
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An alarming earthquake of magnitude 7.4 rippled through the southern stretches of South America this morning, stirring up a tsunami threat for the coastal regions of Chile. Brace yourself, folks. Here's what you need to know.
With the US Geological Survey (USGS) reporting the quake's magnitude as 7.4, the US-based Tsunami Warning Center has sounded the alarm. Chile's own National Seismological Center, however, pegged the quake at 7.5 and detected aftershocks.
In the face of this impending catastrophe, Chilean President Gabriel Boric actively encouraged residents of the Magallanes region to relocate from the coast via the X platform. According to reports from "24 Horas", the menacing tsunamis could sweep over Chile as early as Friday afternoon (local time) and persist until Saturday morning.
To battle this calamity on all fronts, the Chilean emergency services have declared a red alert. They've promised to marshal all available resources to address the magnitude of the event and quell its effects.
Taking Cover is crucial
Folks in the Magallanes region must beware of flood-prone areas and keep tabs on evacuation zones mandated by local authorities. A swift departure would be prudent.
The earthquake's epicenter was nestled 219 kilometers south of Ushuaia, Argentina's southernmost city in Tierra del Fuego, and plunged to a depth of 10 kilometers beneath the Drake Passage, where it separates the southernmost tip of South America and the Antarctic.
For more updates, stay tuned. Tensions are high as we wait to see how events unfold in the coming hours.
Stay safe, everyone!
Sources: ntv.de, mpa/dpa
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