Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 0.1 km
- Source
- IPGP
Leeward Islands
M4.7 Earthquake near Leeward Islands
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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
ID
05906cd4a20cd0a282abea986a64b581f21e8281
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 22:46:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
18.80669,
-62.38739
Temperature
25.1°C
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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