a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 on the Richter scale hit Argentina on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was located at Drake Passage, 219 kilometers south of Ushuaia, Argentina. Tremors were felt in several regions, with reports of widespread panic and people fleeing their homes. Videos of the chaotic scenes have gone viral on social media.
🚨BREAKING – Massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits off the southern coast of Argentina.
Tsunami sirens going off🚨 pic.twitter.com/B4cTCa6ydy
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Following the earthquake, a tsunami warning was immediately issued, with authorities advising people to evacuate coastal areas and seek safety in inland regions. US tsunami warnings have been issued for areas within a 300-kilometer radius from the epicenter, including parts of southern Argentina and Chile.
Chile’s President Gabriel Boric has urged the evacuation of coastal areas in the Magallanes region, calling for the entire coastline to be cleared as a precautionary measure.
Massive Magnitude 7.4 earthquake today 220 km from Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina
Affected countries: Chile and Argentina pic.twitter.com/EjIfpdLVRY
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