Earthquake M5.6 – Balleny Islands region
Origin Time (UTC)
06:57:09 20.12.25
Magnitude
5.6 mww
Agency
EMSC, USGS
Coordinates
63.894300°S 172.707200°E
Energy Release
3.79 kt
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Balleny Islands region on December 20, 2025. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 3.79 kt of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
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