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M6.2 Earthquake
◍ Scotia Sea · · updated 8/22/2026, 10:27:40 AM
Severity score
78/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
6.2
Depth
10 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M6.2 recorded8/22/2026, 8:22:37 AMScotia Sea
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/22/2026, 10:27:40 AM
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/22/2026, 9:47:29 AM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.