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M 5.1 earthquake - South Sandwich Islands region

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reports a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region, at coordinates -56.3542, -27.0851 and a depth of 101.462 km. The source reports no impacts or response details.

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  • Affected location: South Sandwich Islands region
  • Magnitude 5.1
  • Depth 101.462 km
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The report provides a precise location and magnitude, but no further consequences are described.

Generated scores

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
3/10

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