Incident Details
An offshore magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred 136 miles south of Ushuaia, Argentina at 9:58 AM, with tremors being felt on land. Tsunami warnings were issued for the Magallanes region of Chile and Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Evacuations are currently ongoing in both regions.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers in southern Argentina and Chile near the coast need to evacuate inland immediately, seek higher ground, and obey directives from local authorities. Do not attempt to go to beaches or coastlines to watch for potential waves. Continue to monitor weather alerts.
