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M4.7 Depth: 0.1 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Leeward Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-19 22:46:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Leeward Islands on March 19, 2026 at 22:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by IPGP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 22:46:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ipgp
Coordinates
18.80669, -62.38739
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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