Strong 7.5 Magnitude Quake Near South America’s Drake Passage, Tsunami Warning Issued

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), a powerful earthquake of 7.5 magnitude occurred in the Drake Passage region. Earlier the intensity was measured at 8. The US Tsunami Warning System has issued a warning after the Drake Passage earthquake. According to the USGS, the depth of the earthquake was 10.8 kilometers. At present, no tsunami warning has been issued.

A strong earthquake occurred in the Drake Passage region of South America. Initially, the intensity of the earthquake was reported to be 8. However, later the US Geological Survey (USGS) reduced its intensity to 7.5.

Strong earthquake tremors in the ocean near South America, Drake Passage trembles with 7.5 magnitude; Tsunami warning issued
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), a powerful earthquake of 7.5 magnitude occurred in the Drake Passage region. Earlier the intensity was measured at 8. The US Tsunami Warning System has issued a warning after the Drake Passage earthquake. According to the USGS, the depth of the earthquake was 10.8 kilometers. At present, no tsunami warning has been issued.