triggered a tsunami warning (photo)
An earthquake with a magnitude 7.4 shook the area in the Drako dressing, about 219 kilometers from the city of Ushuaia in Argentina, reports the US Geological Institute (USGS). After a strong earthquake, Chile issued a warning before the tsunami and ordered the evacuation of coastal areas in the south of the country.
The evacuation was ordered in the remote region of Magalles and in the area of Chilean Antarctica. President Gabriel Boric called for the residents of the entire Magallanes coast on the X Network. The crowds are going on their way. So far, more than 1700 people have been moved safely, mostly from Puerto Williams and Puerto Natales.
The Chilean Agency for Natural Disasters Senapred reported that there was no damage to critical infrastructure or among the population, but nevertheless ordered an evacuation along the south coast of the country due to the risk of tsunami.
Videos on social networks show a peaceful evacuation of residents with the sounds of siren. Photos Reuters They show full parks and other collection points.
The Chilean hydrogram and the oceanográf service estimates that the waves will first reach Antarctica, and then in the following hours in the far south of Chile.
The Chilean Antarctic Institute is for Reuters confirmed that the evacuation of research bases is also underway, 32 researchers will leave there, reports BBC. According to local authorities, about 2,000 people were evacuated together.
The earthquake was also felt in the Ushuaii, followed by several earthquakes.
Authorities triggered the highest level of warning for natural disasters, which means complete mobilization of responsive units. For the time being, there are no reports of material damage or injured.
