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M4.7 Depth: 93.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands Region

UTC time: 2026-01-28 11:31:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 28, 2026 at 11:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near South Sandwich Islands Region. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 93 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
93.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 11:31:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
-55.92194, -27.46576
Temperature
0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 93 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 93 km
Intermediate
93 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Zavodovski
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Protector Seamounts
    Distance: 44 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
  • Leskov Island
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Saunders
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom

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