A 5.1 magnitude quake was registered close to South Sandwich Islands region around midday Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor struck the region at 13:36 UTC (11:36 local time). It occurred at a depth of 76 km with the epicenter situated of South Sandwich Islands region.

Did you feel it?

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

Tremors past week

Three tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above were detected in the region last week. The most significant was a 5.1 magnitude earthquake that shook in the same area four days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey