M5.20 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region
2 September 2026, 10:54 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.20 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 2 September 2026, 10:54 UTC, at a depth of 84.1 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.20 (mb)
- Location
- South Sandwich Islands region
- Date & time
- 2 September 2026, 10:54 UTC
- Coordinates
- -56.3968, -26.9040
- Depth
- 84.06 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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