| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -56.589, -25.608 |
| UTC time | 2017-05-11 22:50:33.590 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 11, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Sandwich Islands region on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 22:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The epicenter is located at longitude -25.608 and latitude -56.589.
| Location | South Sandwich Islands region |
| Country | South Sandwich Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-05-11
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