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M4.9 Earthquake — South Sandwich Islands region

2026-06-16 17:13 UTC · -55.87°, -26.32°

A magnitude 4.9 (light) earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 2026-06-16 17:13 UTC, at a depth of 24 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.

M4.9
Magnitude
24 km
Depth
338 t
TNT equivalent
~720 km
Felt radius (est.)
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Source: USGS event page. Energy and felt-radius figures are standard seismological estimates, not official assessments.

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