Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
South Sandwich Islands region
M4.2 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands region on March 3, 2025 at 17:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
11ed46b904646f6ac82871d49f251e374a2cff66
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-03 17:23:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-56.83930,
-25.76910
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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