M6.20 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region
2 September 2026, 23:46 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 6.20 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 2 September 2026, 23:46 UTC, at a depth of 125.9 km. This was a strong earthquake that can cause damage near the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 6.20 (mww)
- Location
- South Sandwich Islands region
- Date & time
- 2 September 2026, 23:46 UTC
- Coordinates
- -56.2062, -27.9085
- Depth
- 125.91 km
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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