M6.00 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region

12 August 2026, 11:47 UTC · 1 hour 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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