Earthquake M5.1 – South Sandwich Islands region
Origin Time (UTC)
19:19:17 06.05.26
Magnitude
5.1 mb
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
Coordinates
59.563400°S 24.087300°W
Energy Release
673.61 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on May 6, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 673.61 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
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10 KM |
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09:55:41
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South Sandwich Islands Region
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South Sandwich Islands region
58.0240°S 25.6886°W |
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EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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