6.2
Major
M 6.2 earthquake
Scotia Sea
Location
Scotia Sea
Magnitude
6.2
Depth
10.00 km
Time
22/08/2026, 08:22:37
5 hours ago
Coordinates
-60.3789, -47.6047
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M 6.2 earthquake recorded near Scotia Sea
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck near Scotia Sea at 10 km depth (-60.379, -47.605), reported by USGS.
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