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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near ST. MARTIN REGION, LEEWARD ISL.

UTC time: 2026-05-05 15:36:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near ST. MARTIN REGION, LEEWARD ISL. on May 5, 2026 at 15:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 15:36:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.18600, -62.48300
Temperature
27.2°C

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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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  • Nevis Peak
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  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
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    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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