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M4.2 earthquake - South Sandwich Islands region

Name: M4.2 earthquake - South Sandwich Islands region
Start: 2021-08-31T19:12:31.207+00:00
Location: South Sandwich Islands region

1873 d ago · 31 Aug 2021, 19:12 UTC South Sandwich Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 31 Aug 2021, 19:12 UTC at a depth of 42 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.

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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:21 UTC

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