M4.5 Depth: 149.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands (South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands)

UTC time: 2025-02-27 06:45:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands (South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands) on February 27, 2025 at 06:45 UTC. At around 149 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

149.0 km

UTC time

2025-02-27 06:45:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands

State

South Sandwich Islands

City

South Sandwich Islands

Source

usp

Coordinates

-56.23283, -27.69769

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Depth profile

Intermediate

149 km

149 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

Volcanoes nearby

Zavodovski

Distance: 11 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
Protector Seamounts

Distance: 46 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
Leskov Island

Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
Hodson

Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
Candlemas Island

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
Saunders

Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom

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