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Last Updated:August 22, 2025, 08:11 IST
A massive earthquake of magnitude 8.0 struck South America early Friday, with reports suggesting the epicenter in the Drake Passage near Antarctica.
An image representing an earthquake (AP)
A massive, magnitude 8.0 earthquake jolted South America on Friday morning. Unconfirmed reports suggested the earthquake jolted Drake Passage, a body of water located between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica.
Multiple reports also suggested the magnitude of the earthquake was 8.2. However, an official confirmation on the same was awaited.
While there were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries, reports suggested the earthquake hit the southern part of America at 2.16 UTC.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
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Location : First Published:August 22, 2025, 08:04 IST
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