Update: 5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near South Sandwich Islands region on Aug. 29

Published Sep 22, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to South Sandwich Islands region on Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor rattled the area at 07:10 UTC (05:10 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was of South Sandwich Islands region and occurred at a depth of 100 km. The magnitude was originally reported as 4.9 but later upgraded to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the quake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey