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Tsunami warning issued after massive 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocks coast of Chile and Argentina

A MASSIVE tsunami warning has been issued in Chile following a 7.5-magnitude quake.

The huge warning came after a strong Earthquake in Puerto Williams off Chilean coast.

Map showing earthquake near Chile.

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A tsunami warning has been issued in Chile
Aerial view of Puerto Williams, Chile at sunset.

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Puerto Williams, ChileCredit: Getty

According to the National Seismological Center, the earthquake occurred when the clock was about to strike 9:00a.m.

The agency first indicated that the quake had a magnitude of 7.5 on Friday morning.

The Chilean Navy’s Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOA) issued the warning after the quake rocked Puerto Williams, in the Magallanes region.

They also issued a precautionary warning for the Antarctic territory.

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