Update: Earthquake jolts region near South Sandwich Islands region on Oct. 21 – 5.2 magnitude reported

Published Nov 12, 2025

A 5.2 magnitude quake was registered close to South Sandwich Islands region Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 18:11 UTC (16:11 local time), the area was hit by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 85 km, with its epicenter of South Sandwich Islands region.

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If you experienced the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey