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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