M7.1 Depth: 14.8 km

M7.1 Earthquake near Antarctica [Sea]

UTC time: 2025-10-10 20:29:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 10, 2025 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude M7.1 earthquake occurred near Antarctica [Sea]. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are major events and can cause severe damage over a wide area.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude

M7.1

Depth

14.8 km

UTC time

2025-10-10 20:29:24 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

ingv

Coordinates

-60.11020, -61.97530

Temperature

-1.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.8 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Ushuaia700.1 kmNW56'825

Punta Arenas944.4 kmNW117'430

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Volcanoes nearby

Penguin Island

Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 180 m ·Last eruption: 1905 ·Antarctica
Melville

Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 549 m ·Antarctica
Deception Island

Distance: 324 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 602 m ·Last eruption: 1970 ·Antarctica
Bridgeman Island

Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 240 m ·Antarctica
Mount Haddington Volcanic Field

Distance: 500 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'544 m ·Antarctica

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 500 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours14

First 24 hours16

First 72 hours16

Strongest subsequent eventM7.8

M7.82025-10-10 20:29:25 UTC21.5 kmDrake Passage M4.92025-10-10 21:13:48 UTC26.4 kmDrake Passage M5.72025-10-10 21:28:41 UTC29.9 kmDRAKE PASSAGE M5.92025-10-10 21:28:41 UTC35.4 kmDrake Passage M5.72025-10-10 21:28:42 UTC22.4 kmDrake Passage M5.92025-10-10 21:28:42 UTC55.1 kmDrake Passage M5.32025-10-10 21:28:43 UTC66.8 kmEvent of magnitude 5.3, near of Comodoro Rivadavia (Monde) M5.42025-10-10 21:34:22 UTC28.0 kmDRAKE PASSAGE M5.42025-10-10 21:34:22 UTC56.3 kmDrake Passage M5.52025-10-10 21:34:24 UTC25.9 kmDrake Passage M5.32025-10-10 21:34:24 UTC32.6 kmEvent of magnitude 5.3, near of Comodoro Rivadavia (Monde) M4.82025-10-10 22:09:48 UTC31.1 kmDRAKE PASSAGE

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 500 km.

Magnitude rank#9

Earlier events M≥4102

Earlier events M≥561

Compared since2025-01-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.82025-10-10 20:29:22 UTC17.8 kmDrake Passage M7.72025-10-10 20:29:22 UTC10.3 kmDRAKE PASSAGE M7.62025-10-10 20:29:21 UTC7.1 kmDrake Passage M7.62025-10-10 20:29:20 UTC7.1 kmDrake Passage M7.52025-08-22 02:16:20 UTC17.7 kmDRAKE PASSAGE

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

633

Country (24h)

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