5.0 magnitude earthquake rattles close to Georgetown, Saint Helena on Sept. 16

Published Sep 23, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake hit near Georgetown on Wednesday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 21:06 UTC (20:06 local time), a tremor jolted the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter approximately 136 km east-northeast of Georgetown.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey