July 19: Earthquake of 5.0 magnitude recorded near South Sandwich Islands region

Published Jul 19, 2025

A 5.0 magnitude quake was detected close to South Sandwich Islands region Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor jolted the area at 04:28 UTC (02:28 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located near South Sandwich Islands region and occurred at a depth of 113 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey