region March 2026

South Shetland Islands earthquakes in March 2026

Earthquake archive for South Shetland Islands in March 2026: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.5

Strongest magnitude

5.0

Average magnitude

12.2 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.5

20 Mar 2026

South Shetland Islands, Unknown

Depth

21.0 km

UTC

00:22:04

Coordinates

-61.188, -56.403

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During March 2026, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Shetland Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 6.5, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 21.0 km, averaging 12.2 km. Activity extended from Friday, March 20, 2026 to Tuesday, March 24, 2026 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

6.5 21.0 km