M5.10 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region

12 September 2026, 00:55 UTC · 3 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.10 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 12 September 2026, 00:55 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.10 (mb)
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & time
12 September 2026, 00:55 UTC
Coordinates
-59.1348, -24.9274
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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