M4.5 earthquake - Balleny Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Balleny Islands region on 18 Nov 2021, 15:29 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.