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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Drake Passage

UTC time: 2025-10-21 00:34:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 21, 2025 at 00:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Drake Passage. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 00:34:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-60.14670, -62.18410
Temperature
1.1°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

  • Penguin Island
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 180 m ·Last eruption: 1905 ·Antarctica
  • Melville
    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 549 m ·Antarctica
  • Deception Island
    Distance: 323 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 602 m ·Last eruption: 1970 ·Antarctica
  • Bridgeman Island
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 240 m ·Antarctica

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