M4.40 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region
31 August 2026, 21:46 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 4.40 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 31 August 2026, 21:46 UTC, at a depth of 148.3 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.
- Magnitude
- 4.40 (mb)
- Location
- South Sandwich Islands region
- Date & time
- 31 August 2026, 21:46 UTC
- Coordinates
- -56.0847, -28.0768
- Depth
- 148.30 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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