London, November 12 (QNA) – A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck on Thursday the South Sandwich Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) stated that the earthquake’s epicenter was at a depth of 121.6 kilometers.

There have been no reports of material damage or casualties resulting from the earthquake.

The region experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to its location at the intersection of the South American and Antarctic tectonic plates.

In August 2021, the South Sandwich Islands experienced a powerful earthquake that exceeded 8 on the Richter scale. Fortunately, there were no casualties or significant damage due to its remote location and lack of population. (QNA)