M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands Region

UTC time: 2026-04-06 13:09:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands Region on April 6, 2026 at 13:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-06 13:09:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

usp

Coordinates

-57.55153, -30.53480

Temperature

-0.2°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Grytviken520.1 kmNW2

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Volcanoes nearby

Leskov Island

Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
Hodson

Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
Zavodovski

Distance: 227 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
Protector Seamounts

Distance: 233 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
Candlemas Island

Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
Saunders

Distance: 242 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 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.0

M4.92026-04-06 13:09:29 UTC72.3 kmSOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION M5.02026-04-23 09:08:21 UTC55.5 kmScotia Sea

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3

Earlier events M≥45

Earlier events M≥54

Compared since2026-01-12

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.62026-02-17 03:36:40 UTC25.9 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region M5.52026-02-17 03:36:40 UTC30.5 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region M5.02026-01-12 02:26:47 UTC111.5 kmSouth Sandwich Islands Region M5.02026-01-12 02:26:44 UTC115.9 kmSouth Sandwich Islands region M4.72026-01-12 02:27:10 UTC70.6 kmScotia Sea

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

695

Country (24h)

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