M5.40 Earthquake – Balleny Islands region

30 September 2026, 04:48 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck Balleny Islands region on 30 September 2026, 04:48 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.40 (mww)
Location
Balleny Islands region
Date & time
30 September 2026, 04:48 UTC
Coordinates
-63.0088, 169.2156
Depth
10.00 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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