M5.20 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region

2 July 2026, 02:57 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.20 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 2 July 2026, 02:57 UTC, at a depth of 183.5 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.20 (mb)
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & time
2 July 2026, 02:57 UTC
Coordinates
-58.4797, -26.5923
Depth
183.49 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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