Light earthquake
M4.8 Earthquake — South Sandwich Islands region
2026-09-29 06:38 UTC · -55.26°, -28.46°
A magnitude 4.8 (light) earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 2026-09-29 06:38 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.
M4.8
Magnitude
35 km
Depth
239 t
TNT equivalent
~588 km
Felt radius (est.)
Source: USGS event page. Energy and felt-radius figures are standard seismological estimates, not official assessments.
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