ADMN75 PAAQ 251516 OBSERVATORY MESSAGE QUAKE OF JUL 25 PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS --------------------------------- * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur. * Magnitude Mwp 5.9 - 5 station average * Origin Time 1105 EDT Jul 25 2024 1005 CDT Jul 25 2024 1105 AST Jul 25 2024 1505 UTC Jul 25 2024 * Coordinates 60.8 South 25.0 West * Depth 21 miles * Location in the South Sandwich Islands region, South Atlantic Ocean ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ---------------------- * The location and magnitude may change as more data becomes available. * The location and magnitude are based on preliminary information. * Further information will be issued by the United States Geological Survey (earthquake.usgs.gov) or the appropriate regional seismic network. $$