
Severe tremors were felt in two South American countries Argentina and Chile. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the intensity of the earthquake has been measured at 7.4 on the Richter scale. This shock came under the sea, which also felt a stir in the surrounding areas. People living close to the southern end of the country have been asked to vacate their area and move to safe places.
Chile President Gabriel Borik said in a post on X that the coastal areas have been instructed to vacate. A tsunami warning has also been issued after the earthquake. The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service said that due to the tsunami warning, the coastal areas of the Magallan region have been ordered to be transported to safe places.
USGS reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was 219 km (173 mi) south of Argentina city Ushuaiya. With the rapid tremors of the earthquake, people left the houses and started running towards the empty space. At present, there is no news of any loss or casualties. According to local media, vibrations were also felt in Chile’s Punta Arenas and Argentina’s Rio Galegos cities.
Magellan is the largest and southern region of Chile and the lowest populated area. According to government data, in 2017 its total population was about one lakh 66 thousand. Chilean President Gabriel Borik said that all the resources of the country are available to deal with the earthquake. & Nbsp;
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