Earthquake South Sandwich Islands region (4.8 mb) (2025-05-02 04:12:41 UTC)

1746159161

-58.9669, -24.9214

10.00 KM

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on South Sandwich Islands region, at 2025-05-02 04:12:41 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 (4.8 mb) (2025-05-02 04:12:41 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.8

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pwi5

Nearest Places

Aquariids Deep / 61.89 km
Trulla Bluff / 85 km
Fryer Point / 90.49 km
Orionids Seamount / 90.6 km
Mount Darnley / 90.85 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

5 km SSE of San Ardo, CA
Time: 1746794388
Depth: 8.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

60 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska
Time: 1746794196
Depth: 108.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

36 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska
Time: 1746793985
Depth: 170.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

6 km W of Desert Hot Springs, CA
Time: 1746793945
Depth: 7.11 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

KOSOVO
Time: 1746793492
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1746175872
Depth: 35.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1746159161
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

South Sandwich Islands region
Time: 1743963308
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1743963308
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1742617464
Depth: 37.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)