5.2 magnitude earthquake detected near Balleny Islands region on Dec. 18

Published Jan 15, 2026

Thursday morning, a 5.2 magnitude quake was registered near Balleny Islands region, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 20:09 UTC (07:09 local time), the region was jolted by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter of Balleny Islands region.

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If you felt the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey