Update: Earthquake jolts region close to South Sandwich Islands region on June 20 – 5.1 magnitude registered

Published Jul 10, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred near South Sandwich Islands region on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook the area at 04:44 UTC (02:44 local time). It occurred at a depth of 61 km with the epicenter of South Sandwich Islands region.

Did you feel it?

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey