A significant magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on August 21, 2025, triggering tsunami alerts for Chile's coast. The passage, a crucial waterway between South America and Antarctica, is known for its turbulent waters and active tectonics.

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern tip of South America, in the Drake Passage, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports, striking at the shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Chile has also issued a tsunami threat advisory.

A strong earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale struck the Drake Passage, the stretch of water between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica, early on Friday (August 22). The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the quake occurred at 2:16 am UTC (7:46 am IST) and are currently reviewing tsunami threats in the region.