Update: 5.1 magnitude earthquake jolts close to South Shetland Islands on March 20

Published Apr 2, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred near South Shetland Islands on Friday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit at 01:15 UTC (21:15 local time), with its epicenter of South Shetland Islands and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Past week’s quake

There was another tremor of magnitude 7 centered nearby, which was registered near South Shetland Islands too prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey