Earthquake report · M 5.0

M5.0 earthquake · South Sandwich Islands region

USGS · updated Oct 23, 2026, 23:45 UTC

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 22, 2026, 12:25 AM (UTC) South Sandwich Islands region at a depth of 61 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -55.97°, -27.06° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth (km): 61
Local time: Oct 22, 2026, 12:25 AM (UTC)
UTC time: 2026-10-22 00:25
Coordinates: -55.967, -27.060

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M 5.0 - South Sandwich Islands regionOct 23, 2026, 23:45 UTC

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