M5.1 earthquake — South Sandwich Islands region
A moderate magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred South Sandwich Islands region on Nov 11, 2026 at 15:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 105 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 104.7 km |
| Coordinates | -56.025, -27.737 |
| Time | Nov 11, 15:39 UTC |
| Location | South Sandwich Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us7000txjg |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 245 km | Nov 7, 07:14 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
| M4.9 | 251 km | Nov 9, 23:40 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.