M5.20 Earthquake – east of the South Sandwich Islands
2 July 2026, 05:14 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.20 earthquake struck east of the South Sandwich Islands on 2 July 2026, 05:14 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.20 (mb)
- Location
- east of the South Sandwich Islands
- Date & time
- 2 July 2026, 05:14 UTC
- Coordinates
- -57.8826, -8.4887
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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