Earthquake DRAKE PASSAGE (6.3 mw) (2025-10-16 01:42:32 UTC)
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck on DRAKE PASSAGE, at 2025-10-16 01:42:32 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in DRAKE PASSAGE
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (mw)
6.3
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20251016_0000007
Nearest Places
- Drake Passage / 90.88 km
- Shackleton Fracture Zone / 90.88 km
- Shackleton Fracture Zone / 160.48 km
- Changcheng Seamount / 166.51 km
- South Shetland Trough / 168.26 km
Comment
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Depth: 7.78 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 7.78 km
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Depth: 9.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 9.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.17 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.17 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
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Depth: 1.02 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.02 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
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Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
6.6
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Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
6.3
Drake Passage
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)