Earthquake report · M 5.1

M5.1 earthquake · South Sandwich Islands region

USGS · updated Nov 1, 2026, 17:30 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded on Nov 1, 2026, 5:11 PM (UTC) South Sandwich Islands region at a depth of 108 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -56.26°, -27.20° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.1
Depth (km): 108
Local time: Nov 1, 2026, 5:11 PM (UTC)
UTC time: 2026-11-01 17:11
Coordinates: -56.257, -27.198

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M 5.1 - South Sandwich Islands regionNov 1, 2026, 17:30 UTC

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