Update: April 21 – 5.7 magnitude earthquake reported close to Balleny Islands region

Published May 13, 2026

A 5.7 magnitude quake occurred near Balleny Islands region on Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 10:30 UTC (21:30 local time). The epicenter was of Balleny Islands region, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

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

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey