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Earthquake report · M 4.8

M4.8 earthquake · South Sandwich Islands region

USGS · updated

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 26, 2026, 11:01 AM (UTC) South Sandwich Islands region at a depth of 173 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -59.81°, -27.71° ·
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Details

Source
usgs
Category
earthquake
Source status
active
Magnitude
4.8
Depth (km)
173
Local time
Oct 26, 2026, 11:01 AM (UTC)
UTC time
2026-10-26 11:01
Coordinates
-59.814, -27.709

Updates

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