Earthquake SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION (4.7 mb) (2024-12-18 20:15:36 UTC)
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION, at 2024-12-18 20:15:36 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.7
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20241218_0000227
Nearest Places
- Mathias Point / 65.85 km
- Allen Point / 66.49 km
- Mount Oceanite / 66.49 km
- Leeson Point / 67.6 km
- Phyllis Bay / 69.66 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.9
36 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.3
31 km ENE of Livengood, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 10.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.4
24 km NE of Yerington, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.4
40 km NNW of Beatty, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 4.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.0
South Sandwich Islands region
Time:
Depth: 18.24 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 18.24 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)