
Falkland Islands
Earthquakes in Falkland Islands
Latest earthquakes in Falkland Islands on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Falkland Islands
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Stanley. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: Falkland Islands. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Falkland Islands
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands has recorded 19 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.2 in 1993.
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Earthquakes today: Falkland Islands →
19 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.2.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 220 km SW of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 21.2 km | |
| 5.1 | 298 km S of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 280 km SSW of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 33.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 263 km S of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 193 km ESE of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 296 km SSW of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 10.7 km | |
| 4.9 | 298 km SSE of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 283 km S of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 299 km SW of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 255 km SSW of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 269 km SSW of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 268 km WSW of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 250 km SSW of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 280 km SSW of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 260 km S of Stanley, Falkland Islands | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2024 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2020 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2018 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2017 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1993 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1976 | 1 | M5.1 |