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M7.7 earthquake - Scotia Sea

4716 d ago · 17 Nov 2013, 09:04 UTC Scotia Sea

A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.

What happened

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Scotia Sea on 17 Nov 2013, 09:04 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. 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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