M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region

UTC time: 2025-01-05 03:57:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands region on January 5, 2025 at 03:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-01-05 03:57:53 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-55.65510, -26.75330

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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

Volcanoes nearby

Zavodovski

Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
Protector Seamounts

Distance: 93 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
Hodson

Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
Leskov Island

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
Candlemas Island

Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
Saunders

Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

670

Country (24h)

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