A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was recorded near Scotia Sea on Aug 22, 2026, 7:40:12 AM (2026-08-22T07:40:12.697Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -60.2649, -47.2591.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.7 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 2,964 km SSE of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The epicentre was located at -60.2649 latitude and -47.2591 longitude near Scotia Sea. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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