Update: Earthquake measuring 5.1 hits area near South Sandwich Islands region on Oct. 24

Published Nov 15, 2025

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to South Sandwich Islands region Friday night.

The tremor struck at 01:26 UTC (23:26 local time), with its epicenter located of South Sandwich Islands region and a depth of 106 km.

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey