Category Drake Passage

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake at Depth 10 km Strikes Drake Passage on 24th July 2026

Cross-section of oceanic crust subducting beneath overriding plate with volcanic island arc and magma chamber

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on 24th July 2026 at 23:10 UTC, occurring at a shallow depth of 10 km. The event was detected by global seismic networks and drew attention due to its location in one…