M4.90 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region
23 August 2026, 17:23 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 4.90 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 23 August 2026, 17:23 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.
- Magnitude
- 4.90 (mb)
- Location
- South Sandwich Islands region
- Date & time
- 23 August 2026, 17:23 UTC
- Coordinates
- -58.7481, -25.2640
- Depth
- 35.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | When (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.15 | 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA | 23 August 2026, 18:27 UTC · 24 min ago |
| 1.72 | 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA | 23 August 2026, 18:26 UTC · 25 min ago |
| 1.69 | 12 km S of Lompoc, CA | 23 August 2026, 18:25 UTC · 26 min ago |
| 0.64 | 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA | 23 August 2026, 18:21 UTC · 30 min ago |
| 0.78 | 10 km E of Coso Junction, CA | 23 August 2026, 18:18 UTC · 33 min ago |
| 0.73 | 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA | 23 August 2026, 18:02 UTC · 48 min ago |
Live earthquake map · Recent UK earthquakes · Earthquake FAQ