Earthquake DRAKE PASSAGE
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:22:42 GMT
Time6 hours ago
Location
-59.9446, -61.4717
Depth
10.0 KM
Event Summary
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on DRAKE PASSAGE, at Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:22:42 GMT. Depth: 10km. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this light quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb.
Magnitude
4.8
mb

Source
EMSC
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMSCPrimary | 4.8 | 10 km | 6 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_20260112_0000327
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typemb
Nearest Places
- Drake Passage82.1 km
- Shackleton Fracture Zone82.1 km
- Shackleton Fracture Zone152.3 km
- South Shetland Trough159.5 km
- Changcheng Seamount175.5 km
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