Update: Nov. 2 – 5.0 magnitude earthquake recorded close to Drake Passage

Published Nov 21, 2025

Sunday evening, a 5.0 magnitude quake was detected close to Drake Passage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor rattled the area at 00:16 UTC (20:16 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated of Drake Passage and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Last week’s tremor

One more magnitude 4.7 quake was registered in the region during the past week; it also occurred near Drake Passage three days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey