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

A tremor jolted the region at 19:48 UTC (17:48 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was of South Sandwich Islands region and occurred at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 4.9 event, but later upgraded it 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.

Past week’s tremor

There was another earthquake of magnitude 4.9 centered near South Sandwich Islands region on Jun. 16.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey