M4.4 earthquake — South Sandwich Islands region
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred South Sandwich Islands region on Aug 31, 2026 at 21:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 148 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 | 148.3 km |
| Coordinates | -56.085, -28.077 |
| Time | Aug 31, 21:46 UTC |
| Location | South Sandwich Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us7000td7p |
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 | 78 km | Aug 30, 03:55 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
| M5.2 | 80 km | Sep 2, 10:54 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
| M4.9 | 207 km | Aug 29, 07:10 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.