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A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage, the remote stretch of ocean between South America and Antarctica, shaking the Earth beneath the icy waters. Initially reported as an 8.0 quake, it was later downgraded by the USGS and measured at a depth of 11 km. The quake occurred over 700 km southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, and prompted a brief tsunami warning from Chile's Navy for its Antarctic territory near Base Frei. Fortunately, no tsunami followed and no damage or injuries were reported.

This event is a powerful reminder of Earth’s unpredictable seismic activity — even in the most remote corners of the planet.
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00:00A massive earthquake just shook one of the most remote places on Earth.
00:03A magnitude 7.5 quake hit the Drake Passage,
00:07the stretch of ocean between South America and Antarctica.
00:10At first, it was reported as an 8.0—that's huge—but it was later downgraded.
00:16It struck deep beneath the ocean floor, about 11 kilometers down,
00:20and over 700 kilometers from Argentina's southern tip.
00:23Chile briefly issued a tsunami warning,
00:25especially for its Antarctic territory near base fray.
00:29People held their breath, fearing waves could follow.
00:32But the threat quickly passed.
00:34Thankfully, no tsunami hit and no damage or injuries were reported.
00:38Still, this quake is a chilling reminder of how active and unpredictable our planet can be,
00:44even in the most isolated corners.
00:46Mother Nature never sleeps, even at the edge of the world.

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