Earthquake M5.3 – East of South Sandwich Islands
Origin Time (UTC)
05:14:01 02.07.26
Magnitude
5.3 mb
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
Coordinates
58.010000°S 8.450000°W
Energy Release
1.34 kt
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck East of South Sandwich Islands on July 2, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 1.34 kt of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
Nearby Events
| Time | Mag | Epicenter | Explore |
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06:29:22
25/07/2026
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4.7
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Southern Mid-atlantic Ridge
56.5851°S 5.6030°W |
10 KM |
EMSC
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MAP
EVENT
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