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M4.4 Depth: 148.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region

UTC time: 2026-08-31 21:46:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands region on August 31, 2026 at 21:46 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 148 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
148.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 21:46:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-56.08470, -28.07680
Temperature
-2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 148.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 148.3 km
Intermediate
148.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Protector Seamounts
    Distance: 20 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
  • Zavodovski
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Leskov Island
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Saunders
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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