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.

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 for Chilean coastal areas.

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.