South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands: Magnitude 6.6 Strikes Near South Sandwich Islands

On 2 April, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck east of the South Sandwich Islands at 23:16 (local time) with a depth of 10 km. No damage reported at this time.

No tsunami alert has been issued. Aftershocks are possible following the main earthquake. Follow all instructions issued by the local authorities.