A powerful earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on the Richter scale was recorded in the early hours of Saturday (11 October 2025) in the Drake Passage, located between South America and Antarctica. The earthquake occurred at 1:59 pm Indian time (IST). According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), its center was at a depth of about 10 kilometers from the sea surface.

According to the report of Arab News, the epicenter of the earthquake was located at latitude 60.18° south and longitude 61.85° west. This area is commonly known for seismic activities as it is located at the junction of the South American and Antarctic tectonic plates. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the depth of the earthquake was about 10 kilometers. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and Chile’s maritime authority SHOA had initially issued a warning due to the threat of a possible tsunami, but canceled it after some time when the situation normalized.

Chile administration had warned

Chilean authorities warned of possible impacts to the Prat and O’Higgins military bases in Antarctica and the Cape Horn area. This area is located at the southernmost tip of South America.

All tsunami alerts were withdrawn within about an hour after the earthquake, which occurred at 5:30 pm local time (2030 GMT). Experts say that due to the deep and strong windy sea area of ​​Drake Passage, there is very little possibility of strong tsunami waves here.

Earthquake also occurred in the Philippine Sea

Earlier on Friday (10 October 2025), a powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Philippine Sea. The earthquake occurred at 4:42 pm (Indian time), the depth of which is said to be about 10 kilometers.

According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the epicenter of the earthquake was located at latitude 7.32° North and longitude 126.59° East. Since this area is under the sea, the tremors were also felt in the surrounding coastal areas.

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BJP raised questions on Rahul Gandhi’s visit

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari has targeted Rahul Gandhi’s foreign trip. He posted on X and said that Rahul Gandhi on another foreign trip. Rahul Gandhi left for South America. Think, which next India will meet behind the closed doors.

Rahul Gandhi Goes on Yet Another Foreign Visit!

Rahul Gandhi Departs to South America!

Wonder who will be the next-India element that Rahul will meet behind closed doors!

Rahul Wants to fight the Indian State and Indian Democracy!

He is building a global alliance for it.… pic.twitter.com/tti3V2Q3u

– Pradeep Bhandari (Pradeep Bhandari) (@Pradip103) September 27, 2025

Pradeep Bhandari said, ‘Rahul wants to fight the Indian state and Indian democracy. For this, he is forming a global alliance. His guru George Soros is probably giving him instructions. In the past, he has demanded foreign intervention in Indian democracy, he has met anti-India elements like Ilhan Omar and also got the support of Khalistani terrorist Pannu.

Pradeep Bhandari raised questions on timing

He said that also look at the timing, he has gone abroad just after his (Rahul Gandhi) ideological anarchist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested under the NSA.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Mr. Rahul Gandhi, is on a visit to four countries in South America. There they will communicate with political leaders, students of universities and members of industry and business.

– Pawan khera (@Pawankhera) September 27, 2025

What did Pawan Kheda say?

Pawan Kheda posted on X and said that Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has started a visit to South America. He is going to interact with leaders in four countries, university students and business community members. According to Congress sources, Rahul Gandhi will communicate with university students in Brazil and Colombia. Apart from this, he will also hold meetings with presidents and senior leaders of many countries.

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Kailasa representatives

According to the report, the representatives of Kailasa took a photograph with Bolivia President Luis Arsa, after which the newspaper L Deber said that the lease has been signed with indigenous groups. One of the indigenous groups, Baure leader Pedro Guusico said that he was in touch with Kailasa representatives in 2024, then he offered to help in dealing with forest fire.

Pedro Guusico said that after this he interacted on lease for the land, which would earn about $ 200,000 annually. However, the draft Kailasa representatives was for a 1,000 -year lease and included the use of airspace and the use of natural resources. Guasiko told the New York Times that we made a mistake of obeying him. He had asked us to give this money as an annual bonus for the protection and safety of our region, which was completely a lie.

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