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M 6.2 earthquake, South Sandwich Islands region

Source: USGS event page

Origin time: 2026-09-02 23:46 UTC

Magnitude: M 6.2 (mww)
Peak shaking estimate · USGS: IV — light

USGS PAGER: GreenEstimate: No casualties or damage likely

111 km deep · 2 felt reports

Reviewed by a USGS seismologist

Revised by USGS · 2026-09-18 04:34 UTC

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Origin time: 2026-09-02 23:46 UTC
Agency revision: 2026-09-18 04:34 UTC
Retrieved by this site: 2026-10-11 19:49 UTC

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Attributed summary

M 6.2 earthquake, South Sandwich Islands region
111 km deep · 2 felt reports
USGS PAGER: Green — No casualties or damage likely
Reviewed by a USGS seismologist
Revised by USGS
Origin time: 2026-09-02 23:46 UTC
Agency revision: 2026-09-18 04:34 UTC
Retrieved by this site: 2026-10-11 19:49 UTC

Sources:
USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000tdrv

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Agency measurements and details

Magnitude: M 6.2 (mww)
Depth: 111 km
Origin time: 2026-09-02 23:46 UTC
Status: Reviewed by USGS
Last revised: 2026-09-18 04:34 UTC
Impact alert: Green — No casualties or damage likely
Felt reports: 2 responses

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