Update: Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude detected near South Sandwich Islands region on Dec. 28

Published Jan 21, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake was registered near South Sandwich Islands region Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor struck the area at 04:36 UTC (02:36 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated of South Sandwich Islands region and occurred at a depth of 35 km.

Did you feel it?

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey