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M6.2 Earthquake near Tierra del Fuego (Falkland Islands)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 23:46:58 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M6.2
Depth
125.9 km
Source
USGS

Tierra del Fuego · Tierra del Fuego

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M6.2 Earthquake near Tierra del Fuego (Falkland Islands) · 2026-09-02 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M6.2 Earthquake near Tierra del Fuego (Falkland Islands) · 2026-09-02 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.2 earthquake was recorded near Tierra del Fuego (Falkland Islands) on September 2, 2026 at 23:46 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 126 km. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
b0a43dcfa71b1adf7d5006afafc938cfe10ccd9d
Magnitude
M6.2
Depth
125.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 23:46:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Falkland Islands
State
Tierra del Fuego
City
Tierra del Fuego
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-56.20620, -27.90850
Temperature
-1.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125.9 km
Intermediate
125.9 km
125.9 km — close to the regional average (107.3 km)
Regional average: 107.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.

Ground shaking

IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the Sandwich Plate.
Near the boundary Sandwich ↔ South America · about 122 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Grytviken585.2 kmW2

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Zavodovski
    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Protector Seamounts
    Distance: 36 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
  • Leskov Island
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Saunders
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours0
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM5.3
M5.02026-09-04 06:45:54 UTC108.2 kmSOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION M5.32026-09-08 06:50:33 UTC236.0 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region M4.92026-09-12 11:05:46 UTC72.3 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region M5.02026-09-19 09:59:59 UTC65.8 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region M5.02026-09-21 21:37:05 UTC244.5 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region M5.22026-09-28 03:43:40 UTC237.2 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region M5.02026-09-28 04:41:30 UTC228.4 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region M4.82026-09-29 04:16:27 UTC100.8 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region M4.82026-09-29 06:38:49 UTC111.3 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region

Comparison of seismic sources

6 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.0 to M6.2.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
RESIFM6.0107.2 km13.1 km
SCEDCM6.2125.9 km0.0 km
USGSM6.2125.9 km0.0 km
EMSCM6.0137.8 km5.3 km
GFZM6.0138.0 km5.4 km
INGVM6.1127.3 km27.6 km

Falkland Islands

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 3 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥4235
Earlier events M≥5139
Compared since2025-01-01

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.62026-07-11 10:26:41 UTC102.5 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region M6.52026-01-29 07:30:34 UTC245.5 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region M6.22025-01-01 13:48:25 UTC77.7 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region M6.12025-01-01 13:48:24 UTC77.5 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region M6.02026-01-29 07:30:34 UTC228.9 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region

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