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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Drake Passage

UTC time: 2025-10-16 02:45:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 02:45 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Drake Passage. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 02:45:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
-58.76453, -61.77951

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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  • Penguin Island
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 180 m ·Last eruption: 1905 ·Antarctica
  • Bridgeman Island
    Distance: 460 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 240 m ·Antarctica
  • Deception Island
    Distance: 470 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 602 m ·Last eruption: 1970 ·Antarctica

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