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M4.8 earthquake - South Sandwich Islands region

Name: M4.8 earthquake - South Sandwich Islands region
Start: 2026-09-29T15:17:18.167+00:00
Location: South Sandwich Islands region

17 d ago · 29 Sept 2026, 15:17 UTC South Sandwich Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 29 Sept 2026, 15:17 UTC at a depth of 114 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC

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