Update: Earthquake strikes region close to South Sandwich Islands region on Jan. 28 – 5.0 magnitude reported

Published Feb 15, 2026

Wednesday morning, a 5.0 magnitude quake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands region, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 11:31 UTC (09:31 local time), was centered of South Sandwich Islands region. It occurred at a depth of 117 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey