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M4.8 Depth: 80.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-28 15:07:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION on May 28, 2026 at 15:07 UTC. At around 80 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
80.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 15:07:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-56.41130, -26.54570
Temperature
-4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80 km
Intermediate
80 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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    Distance: 115 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
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