5.5
South Sandwich Islands region
2026-02-17 03:36:37 UTC (2 days ago)
green Alert— PAGER estimated impact level
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Earthquake Details
Magnitude
5.5 mww
Depth
10.0 km
Shallow
Location
-57.3753°N
-30.2646°E
-30.2646°E
Intensity (MMI)
2.7
Weak
Technical Information
Event ID
us6000s9p3
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
465
Stations Used
88
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
17.746°
RMS Residual
0.94 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-18 10:05:37 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 5.5 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.
Shallow depth (10.0 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.
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