Update: Earthquake measuring 5.0 shakes area close to South Sandwich Islands region on Sept. 4

Published Sep 28, 2026

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

A tremor struck the region at 06:45 UTC (04:45 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was of South Sandwich Islands region and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey