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M0.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Windward Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-06 19:16:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Windward Islands on May 6, 2026 at 19:16 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by IPGP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 19:16:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
14.64028, -61.00134
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 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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  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
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    Distance: 88 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Qualibou
    Distance: 90 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 777 m ·Last eruption: 1766 ·Saint Lucia
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica

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