Seismic Surprise in the Drake Passage
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit the Drake Passage, prompting Chile's Navy to issue a tsunami warning. Initially recorded at magnitude 8, the quake was revised by the USGS. It occurred southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, and northwest of Base Frei in the Chilean Antarctic territory.
An alarming seismic event shook the Drake Passage with a magnitude 7.5 earthquake, according to reports on Thursday. The quake's occurrence prompted immediate responses and a warning was issued for the Chilean Antarctic region.
The seismic activity, originally reported as magnitude 8, was later corrected by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), citing a depth of 11 km.
The tremor occurred over 700 km southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, and approximately 258 km northwest of Base Frei, raising concerns among regional authorities and residents.
(With inputs from agencies.)
- READ MORE ON:
- earthquake
- magnitude
- Drake Passage
- Chile
- tsunami
- Astray
- USGS
- Ushuaia
- Antarctica
- Base Frei
Advertisement
Google News