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M4.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2025-05-25 20:06:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2025 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-25 20:06:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-56.65620, -25.70580
Temperature
0.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

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    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
  • Protector Seamounts
    Distance: 173 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom

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