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flag A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit the uninhabited Balleny Islands on Dec. 20, 2025, causing no damage.

flag A moderate 5.5 to 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck the remote Balleny Islands region on December 20, 2025, at around 06:57 UTC, with a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. flag The quake occurred in a seismically active area near tectonic plate boundaries but caused no damage or injuries due to the region’s uninhabited nature. flag No tsunami warning was issued, and no significant aftershocks were reported. flag The event was detected by multiple seismic networks, including the USGS and GFZ, and is part of the global pattern of moderate quakes that occur annually.

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