As residents were advised to move to zones at least 30 meters above sea level, the nation's disaster management agency urged calm and cooperation with emergency services. Reports indicate that while tremors have continued, this evacuation is a precautionary action ensuring the safety of those living in potentially affected areas. More updates will follow as officials monitor the situation closely.
Chile Issues Tsunami Warning Following Major Earthquake
Chile Issues Tsunami Warning Following Major Earthquake
Chilean authorities are urging evacuations in the coastal Magallanes region after a significant earthquake hit the area.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake, recorded 219 kilometers off the coast of Ushuaia, Argentina, prompted Chile to activate a tsunami warning for its southern regions. The quake, which struck at 1:58 PM local time on Friday, has raised concerns about tidal waves impacting land. Chile's President Gabriel Boric took to social media to call for immediate evacuation efforts along the Pacific shoreline.
