Aug. 23: Earthquake of 5.0 magnitude detected near Drake Passage

Published Sep 18, 2025

A 5.0 magnitude quake was registered near Drake Passage Saturday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor hit the area at 18:52 UTC (14:52 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter located of Drake Passage.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey