M4.9 earthquake — South Sandwich Islands region
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred South Sandwich Islands region on Nov 3, 2026 at 13:34 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 144 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 143.6 km |
| Coordinates | -58.840, -26.474 |
| Time | Nov 3, 13:34 UTC |
| Location | South Sandwich Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us7000tv5i |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 173 km | Oct 29, 05:06 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
| M5.1 | 290 km | Nov 1, 17:11 UTC | South Sandwich Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.