Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
DRAKE PASSAGE
M4.2 Earthquake near DRAKE PASSAGE
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About this earthquake
On June 21, 2025 at 15:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near DRAKE PASSAGE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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
ID
60594aaf4b3bd9f344d07e9230a0e27de4435389
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-21 15:36:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-56.90000,
-67.03000
Temperature
4.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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