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M4.8 Depth: 21.8 km

M4.8 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region

UTC time: 2026-06-16 17:13:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands region on June 16, 2026 at 17:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
21.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 17:13:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-55.87180, -26.33600
Temperature
1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.8 km
Shallow
21.8 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Sandwich Plate.
Near the boundary Sandwich ↔ South America · about 31 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 114 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
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    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
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  • Saunders
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