Chile Shaken: 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alert

Powerful Quake off the Coast of Chile Leaves Citizens Stunned and Authorities on High Alert.

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on May 2nd, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter of the quake was approximately 219 kilometers from Ushuaia, Argentina, with a depth of about 48 kilometers. The powerful tremor was felt widely, causing significant concern among residents, and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning.

Tsunami warning sirens in Puerto Williams, Chile
People are moving to higher ground after 7.4 Earthquake. pic.twitter.com/ImLCnigJzW

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