Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Drake Passage, no tsunami risk

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10 Oct, 2025 09:52 PMQuick Read

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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has been recorded in the Drake Passage – between Antarctica and the southern tip of South America.

The US Geological Survey reported the quake at a depth of 10km.

A tsunami potential threat warning for Chile was initially issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.

A
new forecast has since been issued saying there is no tsunami risk for any coast.