M4.7 earthquake — Balleny Islands region
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred Balleny Islands region on Oct 22, 2026 at 07:49 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -62.386, 163.458 |
| Time | Oct 22, 07:49 UTC |
| Location | Balleny Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us6000u41y |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 168 km | Oct 29, 05:33 UTC | Balleny Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.