Shallow M7.6 earthquake hits Drake Passage
An earthquake of magnitude M7.6 struck Drake Passage at 20:29 UTC on October 10, 2025. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10.5 km (6.5 miles), with the epicenter located at coordinates 62.0°S, 60.2°W.
Drake Passage is a remote area of ocean situated between the southern tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula. There are no significant coastal cities or populated islands in the immediate vicinity of the epicenter.
Given its location in the open ocean, the region is used for international shipping lanes and research expeditions, but no major energy facilities, ports, or airports are found nearby.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
The significance index is 889 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
Drake Passage is a tectonically active region bounded by the Scotia Plate and the Antarctic Plate. The area frequently experiences strong seismic activity due to the interaction of these tectonic plates.
This information was last updated at 20:47 UTC on October 10, 2025.