M6.9 earthquake - South Sandwich Islands region
1887 d ago · 16 Aug 2021, 11:10 UTC South Sandwich Islands region
A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.
What happened
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 16 Aug 2021, 11:10 UTC at a depth of 17 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. 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, 20:46 UTC
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