M4.5 earthquake — South Sandwich Islands region
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred South Sandwich Islands region on Sep 22, 2026 at 23:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 75 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 74.9 km |
| Coordinates | -57.651, -25.793 |
| Time | Sep 22, 23:30 UTC |
| Location | South Sandwich Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty6e |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 27 km | Sep 28, 04:41 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
| M5.1 | 31 km | Sep 28, 03:43 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
| M5.0 | 157 km | Sep 27, 21:13 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.