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M4.7 Depth: 127.8 km

M4.7 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region

UTC time: 2026-05-21 08:37:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 08:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near South Sandwich Islands region. At around 128 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M4.7
Depth
127.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 08:37:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-56.07100, -27.67470
Temperature
-2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 127.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 127.8 km
Intermediate
127.8 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: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Protector Seamounts
    Distance: 35 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
  • Leskov Island
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Saunders
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom

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