Shallow M6.2 earthquake hits South Sandwich Islands region
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit the South Sandwich Islands region at 03:54 UTC on October 4, 2021, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
The epicenter was located about 2 403 km (1 494 miles) E of Tolhuin, Argentina, and 2 684 km (1 668 miles) E of Punta Arenas, Chile.
There are no people living within 100 km (62 miles).
The USGS issued a green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
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Regional seismicity
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The mass media is silent about the massive increase of earthquakes around South Sandwich Islands. In fact, in 2021 the entire Southern Hemisphere has witnessed an increase in earthquakes, and even Australia experienced large magnitude earthquake in September. This increase of earthquakes is clear sign of the rapid shifting of Earth’s magnetic poles, but of course, the holy scientists of the global warming religion are in charge and they will always find a theory to insert any observational fact to their dogma. ALL THE CURRENT CHANGES IN THE EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE, ON ITS SURFACE AND AT ITS INTERIOR ARE CAUSED BY HUMAN ACTIVITIES. HOW MUCH MORE STUPID CAN IT GET?
The mass media is silent about the massive increase of earthquakes around South Sandwich Islands. In fact, in 2012 the entire Southern Hemisphere has witnessed an increase in earthquakes, and even Australia experienced large magnitude earthquake in September. This increase of earthquakes is clear sign of the rapid shifting of Earth’s magnetic poles, but of course, the holy scientists of the global warming religion are in charge and they will always find a theory to insert any observational fact to their dogma. ALL THE CURRENT CHANGES IN THE EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE, ON ITS SURFACE AND AT ITS INTERIOR ARE CAUSED BY HUMAN ACTIVITIES. HOW MUCH MORE STUPID CAN IT GET?