M5.0 earthquake: South Sandwich Islands region
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near South Sandwich Islands region on September 27, 2026. It was recorded at 09:13 PM UTC at a depth of 118 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mb · Moderate
Depth
118 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
09:13:35 PM
September 27, 2026
Source
USGS
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.8.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 114 km | South Sandwich Islands region | 41 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,365 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M8.1 earthquake on August 12, 2021.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 27, 2026 earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region?
The earthquake occurred near South Sandwich Islands region at 59.117° S, 25.991° W, at a depth of 118 km.
How strong was the earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.8.