M4.90 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region

12 September 2026, 11:05 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.90 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 12 September 2026, 11:05 UTC, at a depth of 98.2 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.90 (mb)
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & time
12 September 2026, 11:05 UTC
Coordinates
-56.3022, -26.7513
Depth
98.19 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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