Category BALLENY ISLANDS REGION

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Depth 10 km Strikes Balleny Islands Region on 21st April 2026

Penguin colony on rocky grassy coastal cliffs with snow-covered mountains and cloudy sky

The islands are located in the Southern Ocean, north of the Antarctic mainland, and span a latitude range of 66°15’S to 67°35’S and a longitude range of 162°30’E to 165°00’E. The islands are characterized by glacial landscapes and volcanic origins,…