An earthquake of Magnitude 7.5 shook the Magallanes regionin it southern end of Chilethis Friday, May 2, 2025 at 08:58 local time (07:58 Peruvian time). The epicenter was located 218 kilometers south of Puerto Williams, with a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the National Seismological Center of Chile (CSN). The Chilean authorities immediately activated a Tsunami alert for the coastal areas of Magallanes, including Punta Arenas and the Chilean Antarctic territory, urging the population to evacuate the areas close to the sea. Meanwhile, in Peru, the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation (DHN) of the Navy ruled out any Tsunami risk on the Peruvian coast after an exhaustive analysis.
Peru without threat and Chile on alert
The Marine of Peru, through an official statement, confirmed that the seismic event in Chile does not represent a danger to the Peruvian coast due to the distance and characteristics of the telluric movement. The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) He supported this information, asking citizens to remain calm and avoid the dissemination of rumors. In Chile, the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) It continues to evaluate possible damage to infrastructure and basic services, although so far no victims or significant effects are reported. Tsunami’s alert is still in force in Chilean coastal areas, with ongoing evacuations and constant monitoring by the authorities.
The earthquake, which also felt in Ushuaia, Argentina, occurred in a region of high seismic activity due to the subduction of the Nazca plate under the South American plaque. This geological phenomenon is common in Chile, one of the countries with the most frequent earthquakes in the world. In Peru, the IGP recalled the importance of being prepared for seismic events, recommending the population to have emergency backpacks and evacuation plans. The rapid response of Peruvian institutions allowed citizens to reassure, especially in nearby regions such as Tacna, where no telluric movements were recorded.
This event underlines the need for regional cooperation in natural disaster management. While Chile maintains surveillance in its coasts, Peru reinforces its commitment to prevention and seismic education. The Peruvian authorities will continue to monitor the situation in the neighboring country, but for now, the Peruvian coast remains out of danger, allowing citizens to resume their activities normally.
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