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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region

UTC time: 2025-01-16 03:44:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2025 at 03:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near South Sandwich Islands region. 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-16 03:44:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-55.52930, -28.96050

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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

  • Protector Seamounts
    Distance: 65 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
  • Zavodovski
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Leskov Island
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Saunders
    Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom

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