Category South Sandwich Trench

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Depth 113 km Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region on 20th May 2026

Snow-covered rocky mountains along a turbulent coastline with ocean waves

In the Southern Ocean, a chain of islands forming part of the Scotia Arc. Volcanic islands, with some active volcanoes. Extreme weather conditions, including high winds and unpredictable storms. No permanent human settlements. South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Maritime…

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Depth 10 km Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region on 17th Feb 2026

In the Southern Ocean, a chain of islands forming part of the Scotia Arc. Volcanic islands, with some active volcanoes. Extreme weather conditions, including high winds and unpredictable storms. No permanent human settlements. South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Maritime…

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Depth 53 km Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region on 16th Feb 2026

In the Southern Ocean, a chain of islands forming part of the Scotia Arc. Volcanic islands, with some active volcanoes. Extreme weather conditions, including high winds and unpredictable storms. No permanent human settlements. South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Maritime…

Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Depth 53 km Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region on 29th Jan 2026

In the Southern Ocean, a chain of islands forming part of the Scotia Arc. Volcanic islands, with some active volcanoes. Extreme weather conditions, including high winds and unpredictable storms. No permanent human settlements. South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Maritime…

Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Depth 70 km Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region on 17th Jan 2026

In the Southern Ocean, a chain of islands forming part of the Scotia Arc. Volcanic islands, with some active volcanoes. Extreme weather conditions, including high winds and unpredictable storms. No permanent human settlements. South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Maritime…

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Depth 43 km Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region on 17th Dec 2025

In the Southern Ocean, a chain of islands forming part of the Scotia Arc. Volcanic islands, with some active volcanoes. Extreme weather conditions, including high winds and unpredictable storms. No permanent human settlements. South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Maritime…

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Depth 35 km Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region on 8th Dec 2025

In the Southern Ocean, a chain of islands forming part of the Scotia Arc. Volcanic islands, with some active volcanoes. Extreme weather conditions, including high winds and unpredictable storms. No permanent human settlements. South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Maritime…

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…

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Depth 28 km Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region on 5th April 2025

Key Characteristics: 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…