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M5.1 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region
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Part of an earthquake sequence. Largest event: M5.4 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region.
Summary
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the South Sandwich Islands region on 13 Nov 2026, 19:04 UTC, at a depth of 63.8 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Key figures
- Magnitude
- 5.1 (mb) (USGS)
- Depth
- 63.8 km (USGS)
- Origin time
- 13 Nov 2026, 19:04 UTC (USGS)
- Location
- South Sandwich Islands region (USGS)
- Review status
- Reviewed (USGS)
Timeline
Source times where the record has one; otherwise the time GodsView saw the change.
- — USGS reports a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region, depth 63.8 km.
Questions
When did this earthquake happen?
The USGS origin time is 13 Nov 2026, 19:04 UTC.
How strong was the earthquake?
USGS reports magnitude 5.1 (mb) at 63.8 km depth.
Where can I find official information?
From the original records: USGS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.
Sources
How this page is made
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