SANTIAGO DE CHILE – Today, by adopting the Chile Declaration and Plan of Action, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have renewed their commitment to solidarity, protection and sustainable ...

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning, but no damage was reported.

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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake was recorded on Friday, May 2, off the southern coasts of Argentina and Chile, the U.S. Geological Survey said.