M4.4 earthquake — offshore
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred in an offshore area on Aug 4, 2026 at 02:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 214 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 214.1 km |
| Coordinates | -57.681, -27.286 |
| Time | Aug 4, 02:29 UTC |
| Location | — |
| USGS event ID | us6000thwz |
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 | 164 km | Jul 31, 18:58 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
| M4.6 | 217 km | Aug 4, 23:08 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.