Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Depth 39 km Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region on 5th Nov 2025

Location: In the Southern Ocean, a chain of islands forming part of the Scotia Arc.

Geography: Volcanic islands, with some active volcanoes.

Climate: Extreme weather conditions, including high winds and unpredictable storms.

Uninhabited: No permanent human settlements.

Maritime Zone: South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Maritime Zone (200 nm from baselines) occupies over 1,000,000 km2 of the Southern Ocean.


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