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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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Earthquake Of Magnitude 7.5 Strikes Drake Passage; Why Authorities Are Still On High Alert? Know What Happened next

A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the remote Drake Passage, a body of water between South America and Antarctica.

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Massive 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Drake Passage Between South America and Antarctica

A strong earthquake of the magnitude of 7.4 hit the Drake Passage during the early hours of Friday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported.

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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Seismic Shift: Massive Quake Rattles Drake Passage

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake has been reported in the Drake Passage, situated between South America's southern tip and ...

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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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