Category Scotia Plate

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake at Depth 10 km Strikes Scotia Sea on 18th July 2026

Cross-section diagram of Scotia, Antarctic, and South American tectonic plates with spreading axes, transform faults, subduction zones, and volcanic arc

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the Scotia Sea on 18th July 2026, occurring at a shallow depth of 10 km. The event was recorded at 19:50 UTC, adding to the steady seismic activity frequently observed in this remote region of…

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