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M4.9 earthquake - Drake Passage

3421 d ago · 5 Jun 2017, 12:31 UTC Drake Passage

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Drake Passage on 5 Jun 2017, 12:31 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:37 UTC

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