Magnitude
M5.7
- Depth
- 112.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
M5.7 Earthquake near SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
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About this earthquake
On May 20, 2026 at 23:00 UTC, a magnitude M5.7 earthquake occurred near SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
cb042960acc82ffd9816a1708942694df6ce2332
Magnitude
M5.7
Depth
112.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 23:00:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-56.11300,
-28.05020
Temperature
-1.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
112.1 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Grytviken573.7 kmW2
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Volcanoes nearby
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours1
First 24 hours5
First 72 hours5
Strongest subsequent eventM5.8
M5.82026-05-20 23:01:00 UTC5.0 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
M4.72026-05-21 08:37:02 UTC33.5 kmSOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
M5.02026-05-21 08:37:03 UTC36.3 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
M4.72026-05-21 08:37:05 UTC23.8 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region
M4.72026-05-21 08:37:05 UTC23.7 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region
M4.82026-05-28 15:07:48 UTC98.7 kmSOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
M4.72026-06-15 22:38:35 UTC123.8 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region
M5.02026-06-16 13:36:52 UTC42.0 kmSouth Sandwich Islands
M5.02026-06-16 13:36:52 UTC41.6 kmTierra del Fuego
M4.92026-06-16 17:13:06 UTC131.2 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
M5.02026-06-16 17:13:08 UTC126.3 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
M4.82026-06-16 17:13:10 UTC109.9 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region
Comparison of seismic sources
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.7 to M5.7.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM5.7112.0 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.7112.1 km0.0 km
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#5
Earlier events M≥4145
Earlier events M≥591
Compared since2025-01-01
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
Strongest earlier events
M6.22025-01-01 13:48:25 UTC90.1 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
M6.12025-01-01 13:48:24 UTC89.3 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region
M6.02025-03-14 23:42:31 UTC75.6 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
M6.02026-05-20 23:00:49 UTC49.1 kmSouth Sandwich Islands
M5.72025-03-27 00:41:25 UTC39.6 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
612
Country (24h)
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