Earthquake South Sandwich Islands region (5.7 mww) (2025-03-27 00:41:28 UTC)

1743036088

-56.1976, -27.7152

147.83 KM

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck on South Sandwich Islands region, at 2025-03-27 00:41:28 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in South Sandwich Islands region

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake South Sandwich Islands region (5.7 mww) (2025-03-27 00:41:28 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

5.7

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pmxp

Nearest Places

Acrid Point / 11.9 km
Stench Point / 13.43 km
Reek Point / 13.61 km
Zavodovski Island / 14.5 km
Mount Curry / 14.62 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

14 km ENE of Yerington, Nevada
Time: 1743318050
Depth: 1.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

24 km ESE of Susitna North, Alaska
Time: 1743317415
Depth: 36.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

66 km SE of Hughes, Alaska
Time: 1743317048
Depth: 0.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

9 km W of Houston, Alaska
Time: 1743316423
Depth: 32.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0 km E of Fishhook, Alaska
Time: 1743316262
Depth: 19.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1743036085
Depth: 108.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1741995755
Depth: 26.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

South Sandwich Islands region
Time: 1740055157
Depth: 94.22 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1735739309
Depth: 102.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

South Sandwich Islands region
Time: 1735726681
Depth: 132.92 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)