4.9
Moderate
M 4.9 earthquake
South Sandwich Islands region
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Magnitude
4.9
Depth
35.00 km
Time
09/29/2026, 06:38:49
3 weeks ago
Coordinates
-55.3358, -28.1999
Live updates
What has changed since this earthquake happened.
Magnitude revised from M 4.8 to M 4.9 by USGS
USGS revised this solution, changing the magnitude from M 4.8 to M 4.9 and epicentre from -55.255, -28.463 to -55.336, -28.200 (moved 19 km SE).
- Magnitude
- M 4.8M 4.9
- Epicentre
- -55.255, -28.463-55.336, -28.200(moved 19 km SE)
M 4.9 earthquake recorded near South Sandwich Islands region
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near South Sandwich Islands region at 35 km depth (-55.336, -28.200), reported by USGS.
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