M4.5 Depth: 75.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region

UTC time: 2025-03-30 21:39:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands region on March 30, 2025 at 21:39 UTC. At around 76 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
75.8 km
UTC time
2025-03-30 21:39:47 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-56.15160, -27.03000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75.8 km
Intermediate
75.8 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

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    Distance: 75 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
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    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
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    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom

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