Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USP
South Sandwich Islands Region
M4.9 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands Region
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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
ID
7a3a8888162c1ded90e0282a55f20fdbc0bdba0c
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
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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