M 6.6 - South Shetland Islands
Magnitude: 6.6. Depth: 4.869km.
AegisWatch Crisis Intelligence Summary
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake has been recorded in the South Shetland Islands, indicating a significant tectonic event.
Trajectory: The earthquake's epicenter suggests potential aftershocks in the surrounding areas and heightened seismic activity may occur in the vicinity for the next few days.
Infrastructure Impact: Moderate to severe impact anticipated on coastal infrastructures and potential for tsunamis, particularly in nearby island regions.
Event Intelligence Data
- Event
- M 6.6 - South Shetland Islands
- Hazard Type
- Earthquake
- Location
- -61.1525°N, -56.2683°E
- Coordinates
- -61.152500, -56.268300
- Risk Score
- 75/100
- Severity
- 4/5
- Status
- active
- Trajectory Prediction
- The earthquake's epicenter suggests potential aftershocks in the surrounding areas and heightened seismic activity may occur in the vicinity for the next few days.
- Infrastructure Impact
- Moderate to severe impact anticipated on coastal infrastructures and potential for tsunamis, particularly in nearby island regions.
- Source
- USGS
- Detected
- 2026-03-20T00:22:02.120Z
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-20T02:44:54.282Z
- Intelligence Provider
- AegisWatch Crisis Intelligence Platform
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