M5.1

USGS earthquake · M5.1South Sandwich Islands region

Name: M5.1 earthquake at South Sandwich Islands region
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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🇬🇸 - South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands

Aug 30, 2026, 3:55 AM UTC · 7 days ago

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Depth135.7 km

Origin timeAug 30, 2026, 3:55 AM UTC

Coordinates-56.458, -27.003

Tsunami flagNot reported

Magnitude scaleBody-wave magnitude

SolutionReviewed by a seismologist

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USGS earthquake · M5.1South Sandwich Islands region

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