7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Drake Passage
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The epicenter of the 7.5-magnitude quake was in the Drake Passage, a body of water between the southernmost tip of South America and Antarctica.
A strong earthquake hit the Drake Passage. It prompted tsunami alerts for Chilean Antarctic bases. The Drake Passage is known for rough seas. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The passage is vital for global climate regulation.
A earthquake hit the Drake Passage region on Thursday. The National Tsunami Warning Center addressed tsunami concerns in the Puerto Rico-Virgin Islands region.