Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake Drake Passage
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Drake Passage at Feb 27, 2026, 18:31 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 27, 2026, 18:31 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -60.266, -61.525 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Drake Passage | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | Drake Passage | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | Drake Passage | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | Drake Passage | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | Drake Passage | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | Drake Passage | 52 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.