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M4.7 Depth: 34.6 km

M4.7 Earthquake near DRAKE PASSAGE

UTC time: 2026-05-02 05:02:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near DRAKE PASSAGE on May 2, 2026 at 05:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
34.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 05:02:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-56.80000, -67.32000
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.6 km
Shallow
34.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Fueguino
    Distance: 274 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 157 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Chile

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