India, May 2 -- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said.

The earthquake struck between Cape Horn and Antarctica at a depth of just 10 km (6 miles).

Chilean authorities have also issued a tsunami warning for the country's southernmost region, according to AFP.

Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service said that the coastal area of Magallanes region in the southern tip of the country should be evacuated due to the risk of a tsunami.

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