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M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near DRAKE PASSAGE

UTC time: 2025-05-11 11:53:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2025 at 11:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near DRAKE PASSAGE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 11:53:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-56.90000, -68.74000
Temperature
6.8°C

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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

  • Fueguino
    Distance: 235 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 157 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Chile

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