M3.7 Depth: 16.6 km

M3.7 Earthquake near ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA REGION (Antigua & Barbuda)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 07:56:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA REGION (Antigua & Barbuda) on May 16, 2025 at 07:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

16.6 km

UTC time

2025-05-16 07:56:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Antigua & Barbuda

City

Barbuda

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.64500, -62.00000

Temperature

27.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

16.6 km

16.6 km — shallower than the regional average (23.7 km)

Regional average: 23.7 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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