M2.5 Depth: 58.7 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Leeward Islands (Antigua & Barbuda)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 20:44:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Leeward Islands (Antigua & Barbuda) on September 16, 2025 at 20:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by IPGP.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

58.7 km

UTC time

2025-09-16 20:44:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Antigua & Barbuda

City

Barbuda

Source

ipgp

Coordinates

17.59952, -62.19359

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58.7 km

58.7 km — deeper than the regional average (23.7 km)

Regional average: 23.7 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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