5.0 magnitude earthquake reported close to South Sandwich Islands region on April 23

Published Apr 23, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake rattled close to South Sandwich Islands region on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 05:30 UTC (03:30 local time), a tremor struck the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter of South Sandwich Islands region.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey