Earthquake tremors in South America, tsunami warning issued in Chile

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in South America. Its intensity on the Richter scale was measured at 7.5. In earthquakes of such intensity, a warning is given even before the arrival of a tsunami. According to USGS, the depth of this earthquake is being reported to be 10.8 kilometers. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), this earthquake occurred at 07:46 am 22 seconds Indian time.

Also Read: If Russia-India-China partnership becomes a reality amid Trump's tariffs; what will the US President Do? While according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), a strong earthquake occurred in the Drake Passage region on Thursday. However, the US tsunami warning system has not issued any warning after the Drake Passage earthquake. Usually a tsunami alert is issued after such strong tremors. Tsunami warning has been issued only in Chile.

Drake Passage is known for earthquakes

The area of ​​America where the tremors were felt in the earthquake is considered sensitive to seismic activities, as it is located at the junction of the South American and Antarctic tectonic plates. According to USGS data, the epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 10.8 kilometers. However, the German Geological Research Center has measured the intensity of the earthquake as 7.1. Also Read: 

Pilgrims bus going to visit Mata Vaishno Devi fell into 20 feet deep drain, 1 dead, 40 injured However nooo major damage has been reported yet. Drake Passage, which is known for its dangerous sea route and strong winds. Seismic activities are felt every day in this area.

Earthquake hit Russia last month

On the morning of July 30, one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia's Far East, triggering tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompting people around the Pacific Ocean to be alert or move to higher ground. After the 8.8 magnitude earthquake, officials had issued warnings in Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south towards New Zealand.