The United States Geological Survey reports a major, preliminary magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in the South Atlantic Ocean

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake has been reported in the Drake Passage, situated between South America's southern tip and Antarctica. The quake occurred 10 kilometers beneath the surface, as confirmed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

A earthquake hit the Drake Passage region on Thursday. The National Tsunami Warning Center addressed tsunami concerns in the Puerto Rico-Virgin Islands region.

The National Seismic Monitoring Network stations, operated by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), recorded a 3.3-magnitude earthquake in Safad area

A strong magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Drake Passage, near the Chilean Antarctic, on the night of August 21, according to local authorities. The quake’s epicenter was located 258 kilometers (160 miles) northwest of Chile’s Frei Base in the Antarctic Territory and was recorded at 10:16 pm local time.