Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Drake Passage

Friday 22 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 22 Aug 2025, 3:04pm

In this story Reuters, United States Geological Survey

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred in the Drake Passage at a depth of 10km. While New Zealand Civil Defence assessed the event for potential risks, they have confirmed there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 22 Aug 2025, 2:50pm

   Tsunami risk assessed after quake strikes off South America (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 22 Aug 2025, 3:04pm

   Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Drake Passage region (opens in new tab)