| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -61.486, -66.371 |
| UTC time | 1981-11-09 22:56:46.800 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 9, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Drake Passage on Monday, November 9, 1981 at 22:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ushuaia, about 751.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -66.371 and latitude -61.486.
| Location | Drake Passage |
| Country | Drake Passage |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-11-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Ushuaia | 751.7 km |
| Río Grande | 860.6 km |
| Punta Arenas | 966.2 km |
| Río Gallegos | 1111.5 km |
| Caleta Olivia | 1675.7 km |
| Comodoro Rivadavia | 1740.7 km |
| Coyhaique | 1809.1 km |
| Trelew | 2031.4 km |
| Puerto Madryn | 2085.5 km |
| Castro | 2173.3 km |
| Port Montt | 2271.6 km |
| Bariloche | 2288.6 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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southern Pacific Ocean
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