M6.00 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region
12 August 2026, 11:47 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 6.00 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 12 August 2026, 11:47 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a strong earthquake that can cause damage near the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 6.00 (mww)
- Location
- South Sandwich Islands region
- Date & time
- 12 August 2026, 11:47 UTC
- Coordinates
- -60.2445, -28.9899
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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