4.5
Moderate

M 4.5 earthquake

South Sandwich Islands region

Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Magnitude
4.5
Depth
90.63 km
Time
31/08/2026, 21:46:03
3 weeks ago
Coordinates
-55.9666, -27.5978

Live updates

What has changed since this earthquake happened.

  1. Magnitude revised from M 4.6 to M 4.5 by USGS

    USGS revised this solution, changing the magnitude from M 4.6 to M 4.5, depth from 92.8 km to 90.6 km and epicentre from -55.961, -27.623 to -55.967, -27.598 (moved 1.7 km E).

    Magnitude
    M 4.6M 4.5
    Depth
    92.8 km90.6 km
    Epicentre
    -55.961, -27.623-55.967, -27.598(moved 1.7 km E)
  2. Magnitude revised from M 4.4 to M 4.6 by USGS

    USGS revised this solution, changing the magnitude from M 4.4 to M 4.6, depth from 148.3 km to 92.8 km and epicentre from -56.085, -28.077 to -55.961, -27.623 (moved 31 km NE).

    Magnitude
    M 4.4M 4.6
    Depth
    148.3 km92.8 km
    Epicentre
    -56.085, -28.077-55.961, -27.623(moved 31 km NE)
  3. M 4.5 earthquake recorded near South Sandwich Islands region

    A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near South Sandwich Islands region at 91 km depth (-55.967, -27.598), reported by USGS.

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