M5.20 Earthquake – east of the South Sandwich Islands

2 July 2026, 05:14 UTC · 17 hours 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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