5.2 magnitude earthquake detected close to Balleny Islands region on Sept. 30

Published Sep 30, 2026

A 5.2 magnitude quake occurred near Balleny Islands region on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor struck the area at 07:07 UTC (18:07 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was of Balleny Islands region and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey