Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Drake Passage

RNZNZ HeraldSaturday 11 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Reuters, United States Geological Survey

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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km in the Drake Passage, located between Antarctica and the southern tip of South America. While the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre initially issued a tsunami potential threat warning for Chile, there is currently no tsunami risk.

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First reported by RNZ, Sat 11 Oct 2025, 10:02am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 49 minutes
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    Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits off tip of South America (opens in new tab)

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    Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Drake Passage, no tsunami risk (opens in new tab)