Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
DRAKE PASSAGE
M3.2 Earthquake near DRAKE PASSAGE
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About this earthquake
On August 23, 2025 at 22:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 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
ID
65821d1b4eecfdffe9603b74f9122e4c4055dbb6
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 22:29:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-56.82000,
-67.48000
Temperature
3.5°C
Depth profile
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
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.
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