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M4.7 Depth: 41.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands Region

UTC time: 2025-05-15 19:47:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands Region on May 15, 2025 at 19:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 19:47:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
-55.89208, -27.61982

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 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

  • Protector Seamounts
    Distance: 34 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
  • Zavodovski
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Leskov Island
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Saunders
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom

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