Chile evacuates over 1 million from coast over tsunami risk

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Published On: 31 Jul 2025, 08:49

SANTIAGO, July 31, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Chile said Wednesday it had evacuated around 1.4 million people from its coast after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Russia was followed by a Pacific tsunami alert.

"Nationwide, (the evacuation level) is estimated at 1.4 million people," Interior Minister Alvaro Elizalde told reporters after the first tsunami waves hit the South American country.

 

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