Earthquakes on the Antarctic Plate

The Antarctic Plate surrounds the South Pole and is bounded almost entirely by mid-ocean spreading ridges, where moderate earthquakes are common but large ones are rare. The map above plots tectonic-plate boundaries alongside live earthquakes - zoom and pan to see how seismic activity traces the edges of the Antarctic Plate. For instant alerts when a quake strikes near you, the free QuakeMate app sends real-time push notifications.