M5.10 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region

8 September 2026, 06:50 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.10 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 8 September 2026, 06:50 UTC, at a depth of 128.7 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.10 (mb)
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & time
8 September 2026, 06:50 UTC
Coordinates
-58.1213, -26.2578
Depth
128.65 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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