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Earthquake of 7.5 magnitude hits Drake Passage

Major earthquake between South America and Antarctica: What and where is the Drake Passage hit by a 7.5 magnitude tremblor

A significant magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on August 21, 2025, triggering tsunami alerts for Chile's coast. The passage, a crucial waterway between South America and Antarctica, is known for its turbulent waters and active tectonics.

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7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Drake Passage: What We Know

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern tip of South America, in the Drake Passage, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports, striking at the shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Chile has also issued a tsunami threat advisory.

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7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage: What You Need to Know

The earthquake occurred approximately 710 kilometers (441 miles) southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, at a depth of 10.8 kilometers (6.7 miles). The Drake Passage, which serves as a connection between the South Atlantic and South Pacific oceans,

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Drake Passage 2025 earthquake: What the 7.4-magnitude tremor reveals about the world’s most dangerous waters

A significant 7.4 magnitude earthquake rattled the Drake Passage on August 22, 2025, triggering tsunami warnings for ...

7.5 earthquake hits South America, tsunami risk is being evaluated

Chile’s Navy Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service issued a tsunami precaution for the Chilean Antarctic territory following ...

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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits off South American tip, no tsunami risk

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) revised down the quake magnitude, initially reported at 8, adding that it hit at a depth of 11 km (7 miles). The earthquake struck more than 700 km (435 ...

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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits off South American tip

A major magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in the Drake Passage between South America and Antarctica, the Pacific Tsunami ...

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