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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Leeward Islands

UTC time: 2025-09-15 09:16:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Leeward Islands on September 15, 2025 at 09:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 09:16:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
16.84320, -61.20761

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France
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  • Diables, Morne aux
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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 164 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica

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