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Earthquake magnitude 6.2 (mww) in 56.206S 027.909W, depth 126 km at 022346Z sep 26

South Sandwich Islands Region · USGS-US7000TDRV

issued
2026-09-02 23:46Z
status
in force
self-cancels
2026-09-05 23:46Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Atlantic Ocean
position
-56.206, -27.909
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.2 (MWW) IN 56.206S 027.909W, DEPTH 126 KM AT 022346Z SEP 26.
2. USGS EVENT US7000TDRV. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000tdrv

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