Earthquake South Sandwich Islands region (4.9 mb) (2025-03-30 07:42:58 UTC)

1743320578

-56.2765, -27.1128

100.02 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on South Sandwich Islands region, at 2025-03-30 07:42:58 UTC. Reviewed by USGS 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

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.

Earthquake South Sandwich Islands region (4.9 mb) (2025-03-30 07:42:58 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.9

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pnse

Nearest Places

Pungent Point / 25.06 km
Reek Point / 25.99 km
Fume Point / 27.7 km
Mount Curry / 28.13 km
Zavodovski Island / 28.24 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3.2

ICELAND REGION
Time: 1743499607
Depth: 6.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.7

Mindoro, Philippines
Time: 1743499553
Depth: 160.34 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.8

ICELAND REGION
Time: 1743499511
Depth: 3.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.2

63 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska
Time: 1743499386
Depth: 104.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

51 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
Time: 1743499293
Depth: 113.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.9

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1743320578
Depth: 100.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.7

South Sandwich Islands region
Time: 1743036088
Depth: 147.83 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.7

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

6.0

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

5.2

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