M2.9 Depth: 16.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Barbuda (Antigua & Barbuda)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 20:32:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Barbuda (Antigua & Barbuda) on August 21, 2026 at 20:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

16.6 km

UTC time

2026-08-21 20:32:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Antigua & Barbuda

State

Barbuda

City

Barbuda

Source

resif

Coordinates

17.40441, -62.21130

Temperature

28.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

16.6 km

16.6 km — shallower than the regional average (22.8 km)

Regional average: 22.8 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

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