Friday afternoon, a 5.7 magnitude quake was reported close to Drake Passage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit the area at 21:28 UTC (17:28 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter located of Drake Passage.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. .

Past week’s quake

Last week, another earthquake with a magnitude 7.6 was recorded in the region. It was also detected near Drake Passage, prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey