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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