Chile points tsunami warning after earthquake

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The warning was issued for the distant Magallanes area on Chile's southern tip.

It comes after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck 219km (136 miles) off the coast of the town of Ushuaia, in Argentina on Friday at 13:58 native time, in keeping with the USA Geological Survey.

Aftershocks have been reported within the area.

In a put up on X, Chilean President Gabriel Boric stated: "We name for evacuation of the shoreline all through the Magallanes area."

Chile's catastrophe company suggested residents to "act calmly and observe the directions of authorities and response groups".

Native media is reporting that this can be a precautionary measure, with residents being requested to evacuate to secure areas that are 30m above sea degree.

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