Earthquake South Sandwich Islands region (5.2 mb) (2025-02-20 12:39:17 UTC)
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on South Sandwich Islands region, at 2025-02-20 12:39:17 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in South Sandwich Islands region
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.2
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000pexs
Nearest Places
- Tow Bay / 39.4 km
- Sea Serpent Cove / 39.4 km
- Boot Rock / 39.82 km
- Vulcan Point / 39.88 km
- Demon Point / 40.21 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.0
34 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 80.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 80.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma
Time:
Depth: 8.26 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.26 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
OKLAHOMA
Time:
Depth: 8.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.1
6 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.84 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.84 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
PYRENEES
Time:
Depth: 10.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
6.0
SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Time:
Depth: 102.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 102.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.7
South Sandwich Islands region
Time:
Depth: 132.92 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 132.92 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)