Seismic activity on April 9: Earthquake close to South Shetland Islands reported – magnitude 5.2

Published May 1, 2026

A 5.2 magnitude quake occurred close to South Shetland Islands on Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 21:59 UTC (17:59 local time), with its epicenter of South Shetland Islands and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey