5.3 magnitude earthquake detected close to Balleny Islands region on Aug. 15

Published Aug 15, 2026

A 5.3 magnitude quake occurred near Balleny Islands region around midday Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit the area at 00:40 UTC (11:40 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter of Balleny Islands region.

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey