A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the South Atlantic Ocean near the Chilean Antarctic region and the Drake Passage — one of the world’s most dangerous seas. The quake hit over 700 km southeast of Ushuaia,

The epicenter of the 7.5-magnitude quake was in the Drake Passage, a body of water between the southernmost tip of South America and Antarctica.

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

A strong earthquake hit the Drake Passage. It prompted tsunami alerts for Chilean Antarctic bases. The Drake Passage is known for rough seas. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The passage is vital for global climate regulation.