Update: 5.2 magnitude earthquake detected near the South Sandwich Islands on July 27

Published Aug 19, 2025

A 5.2 magnitude quake was registered close to the South Sandwich Islands Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook the area at 09:37 UTC (08:37 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter located east of the South Sandwich Islands.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey