Earthquake M5.4 – South Sandwich Islands Region
Origin Time (UTC)
02:57:32 02.07.26
Magnitude
5.4 MB
Agency
EMSC, GFZ
Coordinates
58.312100°S 25.971800°W
Energy Release
1.90 kt
Weather
N/A
Depth
97 KM
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands Region on July 2, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 1.90 kt of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 97 km below the surface.
Nearby Events
| Time | Mag | Epicenter | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
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00:37:03
24/07/2026
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5.0
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South Sandwich Islands region
58.7946°S 25.2979°W |
35 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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16:57:34
18/07/2026
|
4.8
|
South Sandwich Islands region
59.4387°S 26.2427°W |
122.01 KM |
EMSC, USGS
|
MAP
EVENT
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15:35:57
15/07/2026
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5.0
|
South Sandwich Islands Region
59.5200°S 25.9600°W |
67 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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00:35:31
15/07/2026
|
5.2
|
South Sandwich Islands Region
58.8000°S 29.4700°W |
10 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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15:25:00
14/07/2026
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4.9
|
South Sandwich Islands Region
57.2300°S 25.0300°W |
10 KM |
EMSC, GFZ
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MAP
EVENT
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