M5.00 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region
21 September 2026, 21:37 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 21 September 2026, 21:37 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.00 (mb)
- Location
- South Sandwich Islands region
- Date & time
- 21 September 2026, 21:37 UTC
- Coordinates
- -56.4621, -23.9690
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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