5.0
Strong
M 5.0 earthquake
South Sandwich Islands region
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Magnitude
5.0
Depth
59.27 km
Time
10/22/2026, 00:25:38
2 weeks ago
Coordinates
-55.9779, -27.1072
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Depth and location refined by USGS
USGS revised this solution, changing the depth from 60.9 km to 59.3 km and epicentre from -55.967, -27.060 to -55.978, -27.107 (moved 3.2 km W).
- Depth
- 60.9 km59.3 km
- Epicentre
- -55.967, -27.060-55.978, -27.107(moved 3.2 km W)
M 5.0 earthquake recorded near South Sandwich Islands region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near South Sandwich Islands region at 59 km depth (-55.978, -27.107), reported by USGS.
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