South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands – South Sandwich Islands

This page summarizes earthquakes in South Sandwich Islands (South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M5.0 earthquake near South Sandwich Islands on 2026-06-16 13:36:52 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
3
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M6.0
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M5.32
Avg depth (last 30 days)
39 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, South Sandwich Islands recorded 4 earthquakes within South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands.

Located on the Sandwich Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in South Sandwich Islands (last 30 days)
M5.0
South Sandwich Islands
2026-06-16 · 13:36 UTC · 10 km
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M5.0
South Sandwich Islands
2026-05-30 · 00:38 UTC · 96 km
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M6.0
South Sandwich Islands
2026-05-20 · 23:00 UTC · 10 km
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