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South Sandwich Islands Region: Earthquake in South Sandwich Islands Region
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Green M 6.2 Earthquake in South Sandwich Islands Region at: 02 Sep 2026 23:46:57.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 0.0000, 1.0000 |
|---|---|
| Region | South Sandwich Islands Region |
| Gdacs Alert Level | Green |
| Gdacs Score | 1 |
| Severity Text | Magnitude 6.2M, Depth:125.905km |
Official source
Alert data from GDACS (European Commission Joint Research Centre & United Nations OCHA)
This is an official warning issued by the authority named above. Follow its instructions and those of your local emergency services.
Severity as published by GDACS (European Commission / United Nations).
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Source updated 46 days ago (Sep 2, 2026 23:46 UTC) · we last heard from GDACS (European Commission / United Nations) 4 days ago
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What has changed
- Status changed from Monitoring to Active — Sep 5, 05:47 UTC by GDACS (European Commission / United Nations)
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What to do
Follow the instructions issued by GDACS (European Commission / United Nations) and your local emergency services. The guidance below is background.
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