7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Near Argentina and Chile
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coasts of Argentina and Chile on Friday, leading to tsunami warnings in the Magallanes region of Chile. The quake, occurring in the Drake Passage at a depth of 10km, follows a separate 5.83 magnitude tremor that hit Argentina’s La Rioja province the previous day. Authorities are on alert as the situation develops, and updates are expected as more information becomes available.