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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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Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 hits Drake Passage off South America

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on Thursday, the waters between South America's southern tip and Antarctica. Chile's Navy Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service issued a tsunami precaution for the Chilean Antarctic territory following an 8.

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

There was no tsunami threat after Thursday's earthquake of magnitude 7.5 in the Drake Passage between South America and Antarctica, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said, following its brief warning ...

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Magnitude 7.5 quake shakes off South American tip

A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in the Drake Passage, located between the southern tip of South America and ...

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