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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands Region

UTC time: 2026-05-27 21:37:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 27, 2026 at 21:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near South Sandwich Islands Region. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 21:37:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
-57.77875, -26.48342

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

  • Saunders
    Distance: 2 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom
  • Montagu Island
    Distance: 74 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'370 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·United Kingdom
  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
  • Bristol Island
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Leskov Island
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom

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