2 strong earthquakes occur 4 days apart

Two strong earthquakes have struck the South Sandwich Islands during early April 4 days apart.

The first strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 occurred on the 5th April 2019 at 16:14 UTC. The epicenter of the quake was reported to be about 94km north-northwest of Visokoi Island with a depth of 58.4km.

6.5 magnitude earthquake on 5th April 2019. SOURCE: USGS.

The second strong earthquake also with a magnitude of 6.5 occurred on the 9th April 2019 at 17:53 UTC. The epicenter of the quake was reported to be about 86km northeast of Bristol Island with a depth of 45.8km.

6.5 magnitude earthquake on 9th April 2019. SOURCE: USGS.