M5.70 Earthquake – east of the South Sandwich Islands

15 July 2026, 14:51 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.70 earthquake struck east of the South Sandwich Islands on 15 July 2026, 14:51 UTC, at a depth of 13.1 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.70 (mb)
Location
east of the South Sandwich Islands
Date & time
15 July 2026, 14:51 UTC
Coordinates
-59.9671, -19.0030
Depth
13.06 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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