The 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits the coasts of Chile and Argentina, and the tsunami sends warning

The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred on Friday on Chile and Argentina’s southern coast. There were no reports of immediate injuries or casualties.

Chilean authorities have issued evacuation alerts throughout the coastal area of ​​the country’s southernmost Strait.

The coastal area within 185 miles of the coastal area has issued a tsunami warning, and the National Weather Service’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there could be a series of dangerous waves.

Chile’s waves are expected to fluctuate up to 1 meter (about 3 feet) in the Antarctic.

Chilean President Gabriel Boric posted on social media following an emergency service alert that “We call for evacuation of the coastline throughout the Magaranian area,” which also ordered evacuation in nearby Antarctic areas.

“All resources are available” to respond, Boric said. “It is now our duty to be prepared and pay attention to the authorities,” he wrote.

According to Reuters, social media videos show that people will calmly evacuate as the sirens speak loudly in the backstage.

The epicenter of the earthquake is in the Drake passage between the promontory and the Antarctic horn, USGS said, under the ocean 219 kilometers (173 miles) south of the Argentine city of Ushuaia.

In Ushuaia, considered to be the southernmost city in the world, local authorities will be taking all types of water activities and sailing on the Beagle channel for at least three hours. No damage.

“The earthquake is mainly in Ushayaya City, and to a lesser extent in the towns of the province.” “In the face of such incidents, it is important to stay calm.”

The Antarctic Institute in Chile told Reuters that the base is being evacuated there. According to local authorities, about 2,000 people were evacuated.

The streets quickly filled with residents looking for shelter, according to pictures played by local TV stations on local TV stations.

The evacuation proceeded quietly without panic. Roberto Ramírez told the 24-hour channel: “We received an alarm that we had to evacuate the work, but people were calm and well prepared.”

This is a developing story that will be updated.