Update: Earthquake jolts region close to Balleny Islands region on July 3 – 5.3 magnitude detected

Published Jul 29, 2026

A 5.3 magnitude quake struck near Balleny Islands region on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the area at 20:22 UTC (06:22 local time). The epicenter was of Balleny Islands region, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey