Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 36.0 km
- Source
- USP
Windward Islands
M4.7 Earthquake near Windward Islands
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Windward Islands on April 27, 2025 at 23:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USP.
Details
ID
3aa8a84689ab5e4986935d746784fe1283c48057
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-27 23:33:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
13.32228,
-60.09127
Depth profile
Shallow
36 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.
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