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M6.3 earthquake - Drake Passage

365 d ago · 16 Oct 2025, 01:42 UTC Drake Passage

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What happened

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Drake Passage on 16 Oct 2025, 01:42 UTC at a depth of 8 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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