M4.90 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region

7 October 2026, 04:39 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.90 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 7 October 2026, 04:39 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.90 (mb)
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & time
7 October 2026, 04:39 UTC
Coordinates
-55.6737, -30.0294
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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