Category Earthquake

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake at Depth 10 km Strikes East of South Sandwich Islands on 15th July 2026

Diagram of Pacific Plate subducting below South American Plate with magma chambers and volcanic arc

A moderate magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck east of the South Sandwich Islands on 15th July 2026, occurring at 14:51 UTC. According to preliminary seismic data, the quake originated at a shallow depth of 10 km, which typically increases the likelihood…