4.9

Earthquake Details: South Sandwich Islands region

Nov 9, 2026, 23:40:12

Depth
10 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Nov 10, 2026, 09:55 PM UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred on Nov 9, 2026 at 23:40:12. Epicenter: South Sandwich Islands region. Reported depth: 10 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Nov 9, 2026, 21:40:12 GMT-2
UTC
Nov 9, 2026, 23:40:12 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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Nearby earthquakes · 2
M4.6South Sandwich Islands regionBeforeM5.1South Sandwich Islands regionAfter

Agency measurements

Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.

  • GFZ / GEOFONmb 4.75

    geofon:gfz2026vzvv

    Depth:
    10 km
    Status:
    Automatic
    Time:
    Updated:
    Nov 10, 2026, 08:31 AM UTC
  • USGSM 4.9

    us7000tx9y

    Depth:
    10 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Nov 10, 2026, 09:55 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth10 km
Significance369
Latitude-56.7537
Longitude-23.8725
Event IDus7000tx9y
Magnitude4.9
Updated:Nov 10, 2026, 21:55:06 UTC

External Resources

YouTube · Earthquake LiveView on USGS Official SiteView on GFZ / GEOFON Official Site

Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Nov 10, 2026, 21:55 UTC.

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