M4.5 earthquake - South Shetland Islands

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck South Shetland Islands on 31 Aug 2024, 13:26 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.