Light earthquake
M4.6 Earthquake — South Sandwich Islands region
2026-07-12 15:15 UTC · -55.64°, -27.27°
A magnitude 4.6 (light) earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region on 2026-07-12 15:15 UTC, at a depth of 39 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.
M4.6
Magnitude
39 km
Depth
120 t
TNT equivalent
~454 km
Felt radius (est.)
Source: USGS event page. Energy and felt-radius figures are standard seismological estimates, not official assessments.
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