M4.5 earthquake — South Sandwich Islands region
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred South Sandwich Islands region on Sep 3, 2026 at 05:10 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -55.860, -26.142 |
| Time | Sep 3, 05:10 UTC |
| Location | South Sandwich Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us7000tgbq |
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 | 62 km | Sep 12, 11:05 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
| M5.1 | 252 km | Sep 8, 06:50 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.