M5.0 earthquake

South Sandwich Islands region

A magnitude 5.0 (moderate) earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on September 21, 2026 at 9:37 PM UTC, at a depth of 10 km.

Magnitude

5.0 mb

Depth

10 km

When

September 21, 2026 at 9:37 PM UTC

Coordinates

-56.518°, -24.161°

Review status

reviewed

Source: U.S. Geological Survey. Details may be revised as the event is reviewed.