Seismic activity on July 29: Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region detected – magnitude 5.0

Published Jul 29, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake hit near South Sandwich Islands region on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 10:30 UTC (08:30 local time), with its epicenter of South Sandwich Islands region and a depth of 61 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