Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake South Sandwich Islands region
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region at Oct 26, 2026, 11:01 UTC, at a depth of 173 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 26, 2026, 11:01 UTC |
| Depth | 173.5 km |
| Coordinates | -59.814, -27.709 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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