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M4.9 Depth: 66.4 km

M4.9 Earthquake near South Sandwich Islands region

UTC time: 2025-03-30 07:42:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near South Sandwich Islands region on March 30, 2025 at 07:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
66.4 km
UTC time
2025-03-30 07:42:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-56.33060, -27.07720

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66.4 km
Shallow
66.4 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

  • Zavodovski
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·United Kingdom
  • Hodson
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 835 m ·United Kingdom
  • Leskov Island
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 190 m ·United Kingdom
  • Protector Seamounts
    Distance: 82 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -55 m ·Last eruption: 1962 ·United Kingdom
  • Candlemas Island
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·United Kingdom
  • Saunders
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 843 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United Kingdom

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
670
Country (24h)
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