M4.9 Depth: 157.5 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION (South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 18:41:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 18:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION (South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands). At around 158 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

157.5 km

UTC time

2025-07-20 18:41:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands

City

South Sandwich Islands

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-56.80100, -27.02900

Temperature

-0.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

157.5 km

157.5 km — deeper than the regional average (86.5 km)

Regional average: 86.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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