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M4.7 Depth: 116.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands (South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands)

UTC time: 2026-03-27 20:10:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands (South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands) on March 27, 2026 at 20:10 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116 km
Intermediate
116 km
116 km — close to the regional average (105.1 km)
Regional average: 105.1 km
Why depth matters

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

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Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
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    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
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    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
  • Montagu Island
    Distance: 157 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'370 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·United Kingdom

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