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A powerful\u00a07.5-magnitude earthquake<\/strong>\u00a0struck off the coast of southern Argentina early this morning, triggering tsunami warnings across\u00a0southern Chile and parts of Antarctica<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The quake occurred\u00a0about 200 km south of Puerto Williams<\/strong>\u00a0at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. At least four aftershocks followed.<\/p>\n

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Tsunami waves up to 9 feet<\/strong>\u00a0could strike Chile\u2019s Magallanes Region, with\u00a0Antarctica expecting waves up to 3 feet<\/strong>, officials warned.<\/p>\n
Evacuations began along Chile\u2019s southern coastline, with footage showing residents and cars fleeing towns like\u00a0Punta Arenas<\/strong>. Authorities emphasized the importance of including pets in evacuation plans.<\/p>\n
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Chilean President\u00a0Gabriel Boric<\/strong>, a native of the region, urged people to follow official instructions, stating: \u201cAll state resources are available.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Magallanes Region, Chile\u2019s southernmost area, is sparsely populated but vulnerable due to its proximity to the earthquake\u2019s epicenter.<\/p>\n
Chile, located along a major tectonic boundary, has a long history of devastating quakes, including the\u00a01960 Valdivia earthquake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 the strongest ever recorded.<\/p>\n
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