M4.7 earthquake — South Sandwich Islands region
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred South Sandwich Islands region on Jul 14, 2026 at 15:25 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -57.086, -24.752 |
| Time | Jul 14, 15:25 UTC |
| Location | South Sandwich Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us7000t0la |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 166 km | Aug 4, 02:29 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
| M5.1 | 184 km | Jul 31, 18:58 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
| M4.6 | 195 km | Aug 4, 23:08 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.