Earthquakes in Antarctica
Explore earthquakes recorded within Antarctica. Latest events cover Jun 20, 2026 – Jul 19, 2026 UTC; annual statistics and the largest events cover Jul 20, 2025 – Jul 19, 2026 UTC.
Regional statistics
Statistics for the 365-day period Jul 20, 2025 – Jul 19, 2026 UTC.
- Recorded events
- 3
- Maximum magnitude
- 4.9
- Average magnitude
- 4.57
Earthquake map for Antarctica
- < 2.0
- 2.0–4.5
- 4.5–6.0
- ≥ 6.0
Latest earthquakes
Up to 20 most recent events during the 30-day period Jun 20, 2026 – Jul 19, 2026 UTC.
No recorded events were found for this period.
Largest earthquakes
The 10 largest recorded events during the 365-day period Jul 20, 2025 – Jul 19, 2026 UTC.
Statistics for the last 5 years
Complete years use 365 or 366 days. For 2,026, the average uses 365 days through Jul 19, 2026.
| Date | Recorded events | Maximum magnitude | Events per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 6.85 — Southern Ocean, South Shetland Islands | 0.027 |
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