M5.00 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region

4 September 2026, 06:45 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 4 September 2026, 06:45 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mb)
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & time
4 September 2026, 06:45 UTC
Coordinates
-56.1536, -26.1632
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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