M5.7 Depth: 123.6 km

M5.7 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region

UTC time: 2025-03-27 00:41:25 UTC Local time:
M5.7 earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region on Mar 27, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.7 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region · 2025-03-27 00:41:25 UTC

About this earthquake

On March 27, 2025 at 00:41 UTC, a magnitude M5.7 earthquake occurred near South Sandwich Islands region. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.7
Depth
123.6 km
UTC time
2025-03-27 00:41:25 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-56.19290, -27.42640

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123.6 km
Intermediate
123.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Grytviken613.3 kmW2

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Zavodovski
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Protector Seamounts
    Distance: 56 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
  • Leskov Island
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Saunders
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours0
First 72 hours0
Strongest subsequent eventM5.7

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.6 to M5.7.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USGSM5.7123.6 km0.0 km
USPM5.6116.0 km16.4 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥433
Earlier events M≥510
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

Stats (last 24h)

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Country (24h)
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