M5.1 Depth: 150.3 km

M5.1 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region

UTC time: 2026-06-19 21:08:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands region on June 19, 2026 at 21:08 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 150 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
150.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 21:08:29 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-59.34460, -26.59170
Temperature
-17.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 150.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 150.3 km
Intermediate
150.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Sandwich Plate.
Near the boundary Sandwich ↔ South America · about 108 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Grytviken823.9 kmNW2

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Bristol Island
    Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Southern Thule
    Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'075 m ·Last eruption: 1975 ·United Kingdom
  • Montagu Island
    Distance: 101 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'370 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·United Kingdom
  • Saunders
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom
  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.1.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.1150.3 km0.0 km
USGSM5.1150.3 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#55
Earlier events M≥4121
Earlier events M≥580
Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

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