On August 12, 2026 at 11:47 UTC, a magnitude M6.0 earthquake occurred near South Sandwich Islands region. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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6 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.4 to M6.3.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
