M4.5 earthquake — South Sandwich Islands region
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred South Sandwich Islands region on Jul 3, 2026 at 01:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 71 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 | 71.2 km |
| Coordinates | -56.019, -27.538 |
| Time | Jul 3, 01:53 UTC |
| Location | South Sandwich Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us7000sz6b |
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.
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.