M4.7 Depth: 52.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Barbuda (Antigua & Barbuda)

UTC time: 2025-04-18 17:31:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2025 at 17:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Barbuda (Antigua & Barbuda). With a focal depth of about 52 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

52.0 km

UTC time

2025-04-18 17:31:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Antigua & Barbuda

State

Barbuda

City

Barbuda

Source

usp

Coordinates

17.57682, -62.01500

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Depth profile

Shallow

52 km

52 km — deeper 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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