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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands Region

UTC time: 2025-04-06 18:15:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands Region on April 6, 2025 at 18:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-06 18:15:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
-58.71396, -23.81045

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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

  • Montagu Island
    Distance: 152 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'370 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·United Kingdom
  • Bristol Island
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Saunders
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom
  • Southern Thule
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'075 m ·Last eruption: 1975 ·United Kingdom
  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom

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