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M7.5 earthquake - 2025 Southern Drake Passage Earthquake
420 d ago · 22 Aug 2025, 02:16 UTC 2025 Southern Drake Passage Earthquake
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 7.5 earthquake struck 2025 Southern Drake Passage Earthquake on 22 Aug 2025, 02:16 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
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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