| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -60.245, -28.990 |
| UTC time | 2026-08-12 11:47:12.117 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Sandwich Islands region on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 11:47 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The epicenter is located at longitude -28.990 and latitude -60.245.
| Location | South Sandwich Islands region |
| Country | South Sandwich Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
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