| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -58.714, -62.367 |
| UTC time | 2025-10-16 02:45:36.399 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, October 16, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Drake Passage on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 02:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ushuaia, about 565.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -62.367 and latitude -58.714.
| Location | Drake Passage |
| Country | Drake Passage |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-10-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Ushuaia | 565.7 km |
| Río Grande | 639.8 km |
| Punta Arenas | 815.3 km |
| Río Gallegos | 900.6 km |
| Caleta Olivia | 1408.2 km |
| Comodoro Rivadavia | 1471.5 km |
| Coyhaique | 1601.9 km |
| Trelew | 1733.4 km |
| Puerto Madryn | 1784.6 km |
| Castro | 1973.2 km |
| Viedma | 1993.1 km |
| Bariloche | 2053.7 km |
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