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Evacuations in Chile and Argentina after tsunami warning Evacuations in Chile and Argentina after tsunami warning
(about 3 hours later)
People evacuate the coastline in Punta Arenas, Chile People had evacuated to higher ground in Punta Arenas, Chile, earlier on Friday
Thousands of people have been evacuated to higher ground in Chile and Argentina, after Chilean authorities issued a tsunami warning following an earthquake off the country's southern coast. Thousands of people evacuated to higher ground in Chile and Argentina, after Chilean authorities issued a tsunami warning following an earthquake off the country's southern coast.
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the Drake Passage between Cape Horn, on the southern tip of South America, and Antarctica at 09:58 local time (12:58 GMT), according to the United States Geological Survey.The 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the Drake Passage between Cape Horn, on the southern tip of South America, and Antarctica at 09:58 local time (12:58 GMT), according to the United States Geological Survey.
Its epicentre was 219km (136 miles) from the Argentine city of Ushuaia - the world's most southerly city.Its epicentre was 219km (136 miles) from the Argentine city of Ushuaia - the world's most southerly city.
The tsunami warning was issued for Chile's remote Magallanes region and parts of the Chilean Antarctic Territory, with precautionary measures being taken in Argentina's Tierro del Fuego region. The tsunami warning was issued for Chile's remote Magallanes region and parts of Chilean Antarctic Territory, with precautionary measures also taken in Argentina's Tierro del Fuego region.
The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km (6 miles), the US Geological Survey said. The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km (6 miles), the US Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Residents in affected areas have been advised to act calmly and follow the instructions of the authorities. There have been no reports of damage or injuries so far. Residents in affected areas were advised to act calmly and follow the instructions of the authorities.
In a post on X, Chilean President Gabriel Boric said: "We call for evacuation of the coastline throughout the Magallanes region."In a post on X, Chilean President Gabriel Boric said: "We call for evacuation of the coastline throughout the Magallanes region."
Local media is reporting that this is a precautionary measure, with residents being asked to evacuate to safe areas which are 30m above sea level. More than 1,700 people moved to higher ground in the sparsely-populated area, including 1,000 from the town of Puerto Williams and 500 from Puerto Natales, , according to Chile's disaster agency (Senapred).
More than 1,700 people have been evacuated to higher ground in the sparsely-populated area so far, including 1,000 from the town of Puerto Williams and 500 from Puerto Natales, according to Chile's disaster agency (Senapred). Some 32 people also followed evacuation procedures in Chile's Antarctic research bases, Senapred added. The agency has issued its highest level of alert for disasters, meaning all resources can be mobilised to respond.
Some 32 people also followed evacuation procedures in Chile's Antarctic research bases, Senapred added. The agency has issued its highest level of alert for disasters, meaning all resources will be mobilised to respond.
Miguel Ortiz, Senapred's deputy director of emergency management, said people should "remain evacuated in the safety zone".
Footage posted on social media showed people calmly heading for higher ground in the remote town of Puerto Williams, with sirens blaring in the background.Footage posted on social media showed people calmly heading for higher ground in the remote town of Puerto Williams, with sirens blaring in the background.
Chile's police force also posted a video showing an officer pushing a person in a wheelchair up a hill in the town, home to around 2,800 people.Chile's police force also posted a video showing an officer pushing a person in a wheelchair up a hill in the town, home to around 2,800 people.
Chile is often affected by earthquakes, with three tectonic plates converging within its territory.
In Argentina, the earthquake was felt primarily in Ushuaia, with other towns affected "to a lesser extent", the office for the governor of the region said.In Argentina, the earthquake was felt primarily in Ushuaia, with other towns affected "to a lesser extent", the office for the governor of the region said.
An official from the region's civil protection agency told local media that around 2,000 people had been evacuated away from the Argentine coastline.An official from the region's civil protection agency told local media that around 2,000 people had been evacuated away from the Argentine coastline.
Chile is often affected by earthquakes, with three tectonic plates converging within its territory.