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M1.2 Depth: -0.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Windward Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-06 08:21:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 08:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Windward Islands. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by IPGP.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
-0.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 08:21:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
ipgp
Coordinates
14.81104, -61.16687
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.2 km
Shallow
-0.2 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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

  • Pelee
    Distance: 0 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'372 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·France
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 65 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
  • Diablotins, Morne
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
  • Diables, Morne aux
    Distance: 93 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica

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