M4.5 Depth: 231.7 km

M4.5 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands (South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 17:08:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands (South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands) on June 23, 2026 at 17:08 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 232 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

231.7 km

UTC time

2026-06-23 17:08:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands

State

South Sandwich Islands

City

South Sandwich Islands

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-59.48120, -27.45380

Temperature

-13.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

231.7 km

231.7 km — deeper than the regional average (101 km)

Regional average: 101 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Sandwich Plate.

Near the boundary Sandwich ↔ Scotia · about 111 km away

Volcanoes nearby

Southern Thule

Distance: 14 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'075 m ·Last eruption: 1975 ·United Kingdom
Bristol Island

Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
Montagu Island

Distance: 131 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'370 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·United Kingdom
Saunders

Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom
Candlemas Island

Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
Hodson

Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom

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