M5.00 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region

27 September 2026, 21:13 UTC · 5 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 27 September 2026, 21:13 UTC, at a depth of 103.8 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mb)
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & time
27 September 2026, 21:13 UTC
Coordinates
-59.0586, -25.8945
Depth
103.84 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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