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M2.7 Depth: 22.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Saint Lucia (St. Lucia)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 19:22:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Saint Lucia (St. Lucia) on April 8, 2026 at 19:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 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 event was recorded by IPGP.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
22.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 19:22:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
St. Lucia
City
Saint Lucia
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
14.19314, -61.07339
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.8 km
Shallow
22.8 km
22.8 km — close to the regional average (22.9 km)
Regional average: 22.9 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

  • Qualibou
    Distance: 40 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 777 m ·Last eruption: 1766 ·Saint Lucia
  • Pelee
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'372 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·France
  • Soufriere St. Vincent
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'220 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 134 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica

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