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M4.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region

UTC time: 2025-02-20 12:35:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands region on February 20, 2025 at 12:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-20 12:35:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-56.61700, -25.97970

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
  • Zavodovski
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Leskov Island
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
  • Saunders
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom
  • Protector Seamounts
    Distance: 156 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom

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