There was no tsunami threat after Thursday's earthquake of magnitude 7.5 in the Drake Passage between South America and Antarctica, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said, following its brief warning for Chilean coastal areas.

A significant 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit the South Atlantic Ocean's Drake Passage, leading Chilean authorities to issue a potential tsunami advisory for parts of Antarctica.

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes South Atlantic Ocean, prompting tsunami advisory for Antarctica, no immediate evacuation orders issued.