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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands Region

UTC time: 2026-05-25 16:12:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2026 at 16:12 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. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-25 16:12:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
-57.75408, -25.40755

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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: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom
  • Montagu Island
    Distance: 96 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'370 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·United Kingdom
  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Bristol Island
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
  • Leskov Island
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom

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