M4.3 earthquake - South Sandwich Islands region
1489 d ago · 19 Sept 2022, 11:40 UTC South Sandwich Islands region
What happened
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 19 Sept 2022, 11:40 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.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:47 UTC
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