Update: Seismic activity on Nov. 3 – 5.0 magnitude earthquake close to South Sandwich Islands region recorded

Published Nov 5, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near South Sandwich Islands region at midday on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor shook the area at 13:34 UTC (11:34 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was of South Sandwich Islands region and occurred at a depth of 133 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 4.9 event, but later upgraded it to 5.0.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey