M5.40 Earthquake – South Sandwich Islands region
29 October 2026, 05:06 UTC · 4 hours ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 29 October 2026, 05:06 UTC, at a depth of 8.6 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.40 (mww)
- Location
- South Sandwich Islands region
- Date & time
- 29 October 2026, 05:06 UTC
- Coordinates
- -60.2079, -27.9532
- Depth
- 8.56 km
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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