Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes near South Sandwich Islands region
The quake was recorded at a depth of 10 km, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake was recorded on August 12, 2026 at 08:47 AM (Brasília time) near South Sandwich Islands region, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of roughly 10 km.
What this magnitude means
Earthquakes between magnitude 6 and 7 are considered strong and are usually felt hundreds of kilometers from the epicenter.
What to expect in the coming days
After a main shock, aftershocks — smaller quakes in the same region — are expected over the following days and weeks, with frequency decreasing over time, a well-established pattern in seismology.
With data from the USGS (United States Geological Survey).
Source: USGS
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