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M5.0 earthquake - South Sandwich Islands region

Name: M5.0 earthquake - South Sandwich Islands region
Start: 2026-09-19T09:59:57.562+00:00
Location: South Sandwich Islands region

27 d ago · 19 Sept 2026, 09:59 UTC South Sandwich Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 19 Sept 2026, 09:59 UTC at a depth of 58 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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

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