5.1 magnitude earthquake detected close to South Sandwich Islands region on Aug. 30

Published Aug 30, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake struck close to South Sandwich Islands region on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 03:55 UTC (01:55 local time), a tremor jolted the region at a depth of 136 km, with its epicenter of South Sandwich Islands region.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey