5.0
Strong

M 5.0 earthquake

South Sandwich Islands region

Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Magnitude
5.0
Depth
117.75 km
Time
09/27/2026, 21:13:31
3 weeks ago
Coordinates
-59.1168, -25.9907

Live updates

What has changed since this earthquake happened.

  1. Depth and location refined by USGS

    USGS revised this solution, changing the depth from 103.8 km to 117.7 km and epicentre from -59.059, -25.895 to -59.117, -25.991 (moved 8.5 km SW).

    Depth
    103.8 km117.7 km
    Epicentre
    -59.059, -25.895-59.117, -25.991(moved 8.5 km SW)
  2. Depth and location refined by USGS

    USGS revised this solution, changing the depth from 87.7 km to 103.8 km and epicentre from -59.136, -25.935 to -59.059, -25.895 (moved 8.9 km N).

    Depth
    87.7 km103.8 km
    Epicentre
    -59.136, -25.935-59.059, -25.895(moved 8.9 km N)
  3. M 5.0 earthquake recorded near South Sandwich Islands region

    A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near South Sandwich Islands region at 118 km depth (-59.117, -25.991), reported by USGS.

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