M5.1 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region
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.
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Depth profile
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Volcanoes nearby
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Bristol Island
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Southern Thule
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Montagu Island
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Saunders
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Candlemas Island
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Hodson
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
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.
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.