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M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near DRAKE PASSAGE

UTC time: 2025-05-11 11:07:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near DRAKE PASSAGE on May 11, 2025 at 11:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 11:07:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-57.27000, -67.46000
Temperature
6.5°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: 309 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 157 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Chile

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