| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -56.462, -23.969 |
| UTC time | 2026-09-21 21:37:05.134 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 21, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Sandwich Islands region on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 21:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ushuaia, about 2743.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -23.969 and latitude -56.462.
| Location | South Sandwich Islands region |
| Country | South Sandwich Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-09-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Ushuaia | 2743.8 km |
| Río Grande | 2752.3 km |
| Río Gallegos | 2950.2 km |
| Punta Arenas | 2974.3 km |
| Caleta Olivia | 3157.1 km |
| Comodoro Rivadavia | 3194.7 km |
| Mar del Plata | 3212.0 km |
| Necochea | 3231.0 km |
| Trelew | 3246.1 km |
| Balcarce | 3264.2 km |
| Puerto Madryn | 3265.6 km |
| Viedma | 3293.4 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.2
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