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Earthquake report · M 5.3

M5.3 earthquake · South Sandwich Islands Region

GFZ · updated

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded on Nov 12, 2026, 3:45 AM (UTC) South Sandwich Islands Region at a depth of 36 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -59.02°, -25.72° ·
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Details

Source
gfz
Category
earthquake
Source status
active
Magnitude
5.3
Depth (km)
36
Local time
Nov 12, 2026, 3:45 AM (UTC)
UTC time
2026-11-12 03:45
Coordinates
-59.021, -25.720

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