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M4.9 Depth: 137.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2025-05-17 17:41:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2025 at 17:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 138 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
137.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 17:41:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-59.23570, -26.27040
Temperature
-3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 137.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 137.6 km
Intermediate
137.6 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

  • Bristol Island
    Distance: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Southern Thule
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'075 m ·Last eruption: 1975 ·United Kingdom
  • Montagu Island
    Distance: 88 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'370 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·United Kingdom
  • Saunders
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom
  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom

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