M5.00 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region

19 September 2026, 09:59 UTC · 14 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 19 September 2026, 09:59 UTC, at a depth of 77.6 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mb)
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & time
19 September 2026, 09:59 UTC
Coordinates
-55.6255, -28.1116
Depth
77.62 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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