5.7

South Sandwich Islands region

2026-02-16 14:52:55 UTC (3 days ago)

green Alert— PAGER estimated impact level

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.7 mww
Depth
27.0 km
Shallow
Location
-57.8668°N
-25.3827°E
Intensity (MMI)
3.5
Light

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s9i0
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
500
Stations Used
99
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
7.176°
RMS Residual
0.43 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-17 15:25:45 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.7 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Shallow depth (27.0 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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