M4.9 Earthquake near Drake Passage — July 28, 2026
2026-07-28 14:51:48 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 10:51 AM UTC-4 local
On July 28, 2026 at 14:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck near Drake Passage, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -60.2135°, -62.2684°. This earthquake was detected by 34 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-62.2684°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Drake Passage?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck near Drake Passage on July 28, 2026 at 14:51 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -60.2135°, -62.2684°, which is near Drake Passage.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tggd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 28, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake near Drake Passage — July 28, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tggd/