A strong earthquake struck South America early Friday morning, with its epicenter located in the Drake Passage — the stretch of ocean that connects the southwestern Atlantic and southeastern Pacific Oceans.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake was initially measured at magnitude 8.0 but later revised to 7.5. The epicenter lay 36 kilometers deep beneath the seabed.
The quake occurred in the remote oceanic region between Cape Horn (southern Chile) and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica, an area known for complex tectonic boundaries and frequent seismic activity.
So far, there have been no reports of casualties or structural damage.
The Drake Passage, at least 800 kilometers wide, serves as a natural connection between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, making it one of the world’s most significant marine corridors.
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