Earthquake Drake Passage (6.3 mww) (2025-10-16 01:42:32 UTC)

1760578952

-59.9066, -61.6217

10.00 KM

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck on Drake Passage, at 2025-10-16 01:42:32 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in Drake Passage

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake Drake Passage (6.3 mww) (2025-10-16 01:42:32 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

6.3

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000rhf2

Nearest Places

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.2

1 km SW of Anderson Springs, CA
Time: 1760597952
Depth: 2.13 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.5

13 km WSW of Falls City, Texas
Time: 1760597694
Depth: 12.37 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.4

4 km SSW of Carter Springs, Nevada
Time: 1760597386
Depth: 11.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.7

55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1760597169
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.8

21 km E of Little Lake, CA
Time: 1760597070
Depth: 1.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.9

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1760590195
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.9

Drake Passage
Time: 1760590195
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.6

Drake Passage
Time: 1760578955
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.6

Drake Passage
Time: 1760578953
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.3

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1760578952
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)