M5.10 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region

19 October 2026, 17:45 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.10 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 19 October 2026, 17:45 UTC, at a depth of 101.5 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.10 (mb)
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & time
19 October 2026, 17:45 UTC
Coordinates
-56.3542, -27.0851
Depth
101.46 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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