Chile's Authorities Start Evacuation for Coasts after Tsunami Threats

On Friday, a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Chile and Argentina. It triggered a tsunami on the impacted countries' coast.

The quake took place around 200km south of Puerto Williams, near Chile's southern tip.

According to the United States Geological Survey, it took place at a depth of 10km, with four more smaller aftershocks being recorded in the region.

The US' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that Chile risks being struck by tsunami waves that could be up to 9 feet tall, while Antarctica faces potential waves of up to 3 feet.

Chile's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOA) estimated that waves will arrive in Antarctica and Chile in a few hours.

Chilean disaster authorities started evacuating the coastal area of the Magallanes Region.