M6.40 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region

11 July 2026, 10:26 UTC · 17 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 6.40 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 11 July 2026, 10:26 UTC, at a depth of 26 km. This was a strong earthquake that can cause damage near the epicentre.

Magnitude
6.40 (mww)
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & time
11 July 2026, 10:26 UTC
Coordinates
-55.5424, -28.8526
Depth
26.00 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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