Chile's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy (Shoa) ruled out any tsunami generation on national coasts following a 5.2 magnitude earthquake in the Antarctic Sea. The epicenter was located 289 kilometers northwest of Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva Air Base in the Antarctic Peninsula.
On Saturday night at 21:16 hours, the National Tsunami Warning System (SNAM) reported a 5.2 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter 289 kilometers northwest of Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva Air Base in the Antarctic Peninsula. In response, Shoa immediately began evaluating potential tsunami risks to Chile's coastline.
Minutes after detection, the service ruled out any threat, confirming the quake would not generate tsunamis on Chilean shores. This decision was based on analysis of parameters such as depth and epicenter location, placing it in a remote area of the Antarctic Sea.
The event caused no damage or further alerts, and Shoa stressed the need for ongoing monitoring in seismic regions. Chile, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, experiences frequent tremors, but protocols like SNAM enable swift responses to mitigate risks.
Authorities urged the public to remain calm and follow official channels in future quakes. No significant aftershocks or impacts on the Chilean Antarctic base were reported.