Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 23.2 km
- Source
- IPGP
Leeward Islands
M3.6 Earthquake near Leeward Islands
Map
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Leeward Islands on January 10, 2026 at 08:37 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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by IPGP and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
32b21b4afd66fba3cc22148c06e9f57edf8e9815
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
23.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 08:37:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
15.77466,
-60.68575
Temperature
25.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23.2 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
696
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude
Place
Local time
No recent events available.