Magnitude Earthquake Hits Argentina, Tsunami Warning In Southern Coast Massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Argentina’s coast near Ushuaia in the Drake Passage, triggering a tsunami alert. The US Geological Survey recorded the tremors at 12:58:26 UTC.

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said. No damage or casualties have been reported. Chilean authorities issued an evacuation alert for the entire coastal section of the Strait of Magellan, in the far south of the country.