When: Tonight — a powerful earthquake struck the Drake Passage between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica.

Magnitude & location: The event was reported as a 7.8-magnitude quake centered in the Drake Passage region.

Tsunami alerts: The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and Chilean authorities briefly issued tsunami alerts for parts of the Chilean coast; many warnings were later withdrawn as models were updated.

Depth & impact: USGS reports show a shallow depth (~10 km), which initially raised concern for possible local tsunami generation before effects were downgraded. Coastal stations remain on alert.

What to do

• Follow official PTWC / local civil-protection channels for evacuation orders.
• If you are on the coast, move to higher ground until local authorities say it’s safe.
• Share verified eyewitness reports below — add location & time only.

Sources: Reuters, RNZ, USGS, PTWC bulletins (see live links in comments).

Live updates: Drop any eyewitness video or location in the comments — we’ll pin the most useful reports and update the post.