A magnitude 6.2 earthquake was recorded near Scotia Sea on Aug 22, 2026, 8:22:37 AM (2026-08-22T08:22:37.740Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -60.3789, -47.6047.
Strong — damage possible near the epicentre. This was a magnitude 6.2 earthquake — classed as strong. Magnitude 6.0–6.9 earthquakes can cause serious damage in populated areas, especially where building standards are low.
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: 2,969 km SSE of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The epicentre was located at -60.3789 latitude and -47.6047 longitude near Scotia Sea. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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