Earthquake strikes area near South Sandwich Islands region: 5.0 magnitude reported on May 6

Published May 6, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to South Sandwich Islands region on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 19:19 UTC (17:19 local time), a tremor jolted the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter of South Sandwich Islands region.

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey