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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-06-16 13:24:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION on June 16, 2026 at 13:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 13:24:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-55.65400, -25.70300
Temperature
1.3°C

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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

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Sandwich ↔ South America · about 15 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
  • Protector Seamounts
    Distance: 157 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Leskov Island
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
  • Saunders
    Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom

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