Aug. 12: Earthquake measuring 5.3 hits region near South Sandwich Islands region

Published Sep 4, 2026

A 5.3 magnitude quake occurred near South Sandwich Islands region on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor struck the area at 11:49 UTC (09:49 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was of South Sandwich Islands region and occurred at a depth of 13 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey