M5.70 Earthquake – Scotia Sea

22 August 2026, 07:40 UTC · 53 min ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.70 earthquake struck Scotia Sea on 22 August 2026, 07:40 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.70 (mb)
Location
Scotia Sea
Date & time
22 August 2026, 07:40 UTC
Coordinates
-60.2649, -47.2591
Depth
10.00 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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