Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake South Sandwich Islands region
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region at Oct 8, 2026, 05:42 UTC, at a depth of 38 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 8, 2026, 05:42 UTC |
| Depth | 38.3 km |
| Coordinates | -55.504, -27.964 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | South Sandwich Islands region | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 61 km | |
| 4.5 | South Sandwich Islands region | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 110 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.