Update: Earthquake hits region close to South Sandwich Islands region on Aug. 27 – 5.1 magnitude reported

Published Sep 24, 2025

Wednesday morning, a 5.1 magnitude quake was registered near South Sandwich Islands region, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 05:34 UTC (03:34 local time), with its epicenter located of South Sandwich Islands region and a depth of 51 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey