Nov. 1: Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude reported near South Sandwich Islands region

Published Nov 1, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to South Sandwich Islands region on Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor hit the area at 17:11 UTC (15:11 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was of South Sandwich Islands region and occurred at a depth of 108 km.

Did you feel it?

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey