Seismic activity on Oct. 29: Earthquake close to Balleny Islands region registered – magnitude 5.1

Published Oct 29, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake struck close to Balleny Islands region on Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 05:33 UTC (16:33 local time), with its epicenter of Balleny Islands region and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey