Magnitude
M5.7
- Depth
- 33.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
M5.7 Earthquake near SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
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About this earthquake
On November 5, 2025 at 22:03 UTC, a magnitude M5.7 earthquake occurred near SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
1fd2397a7a230fe61fa578d26fb7c6eb1c23add8
Magnitude
M5.7
Depth
33.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-05 22:03:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-58.04890,
-25.20070
Temperature
-1.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33.2 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
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Grytviken814.4 kmNW2
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Volcanoes nearby
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours4
Strongest subsequent eventM5.5
M5.52025-11-05 22:03:55 UTC27.4 kmEvent of magnitude 5.5, near of Mar del Plata (Monde)
M5.02025-11-08 17:51:20 UTC117.0 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
M4.82025-11-08 17:51:20 UTC115.0 kmSOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
M4.82025-11-08 17:51:30 UTC103.0 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region
M5.02025-11-19 21:45:22 UTC9.6 kmSOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
M5.02025-11-19 21:45:25 UTC2.1 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
M4.92025-11-19 21:45:33 UTC51.8 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
M4.92025-11-20 12:08:44 UTC118.1 kmSOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
M5.12025-11-20 12:08:45 UTC128.2 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
M5.02025-11-23 09:04:37 UTC137.5 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
M4.82025-11-23 09:04:38 UTC117.1 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region
M5.12025-11-23 09:04:40 UTC100.0 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
Comparison of seismic sources
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.6 to M5.7.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.733.2 km0.0 km
USPM5.638.7 km25.4 km
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.
Earthquake overviewHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥485
Earlier events M≥554
Compared since2025-01-03
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
Strongest earlier events
M5.92025-08-31 16:24:29 UTC46.7 kmSOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
M5.92025-08-31 16:24:28 UTC46.7 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region
M5.72025-04-05 11:29:11 UTC99.9 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
M5.62025-04-05 11:32:02 UTC9.3 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
M5.62025-11-05 22:03:46 UTC12.1 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
611
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