Thursday night, a 6.3 magnitude quake was recorded close to Drake Passage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor rocked at 01:42 UTC (21:42 local time), with its epicenter located of Drake Passage and a depth of 8 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 6.6 event, but later downgraded it to 6.3.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report 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. .

Tremors last week

Last week, there have been three tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The most significant was a 7.6 magnitude earthquake detected in the same region six days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey