5.4
Strong

M 5.4 earthquake

South Sandwich Islands region

Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Magnitude
5.4
Depth
8.39 km
Time
10/29/2026, 05:06:48
last week
Coordinates
-60.2780, -27.8685

Live updates

What has changed since this earthquake happened.

  1. Depth and location refined by USGS

    USGS revised this solution, changing the depth from 8.6 km to 8.4 km and epicentre from -60.208, -27.953 to -60.278, -27.869 (moved 9.1 km SE).

    Depth
    8.6 km8.4 km
    Epicentre
    -60.208, -27.953-60.278, -27.869(moved 9.1 km SE)
  2. Magnitude revised from M 5.6 to M 5.4 by USGS

    USGS revised this solution, changing the magnitude from M 5.6 to M 5.4, depth from 10.0 km to 8.6 km and epicentre from -60.342, -28.014 to -60.208, -27.953 (moved 15 km N).

    Magnitude
    M 5.6M 5.4
    Depth
    10.0 km8.6 km
    Epicentre
    -60.342, -28.014-60.208, -27.953(moved 15 km N)
  3. M 5.4 earthquake recorded near South Sandwich Islands region

    A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near South Sandwich Islands region at 8 km depth (-60.278, -27.869), reported by USGS.

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