M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 4 km NW of Dieppe Bay Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis (St. Kitts & Nevis)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 21:52:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 4 km NW of Dieppe Bay Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis (St. Kitts & Nevis) on May 30, 2025 at 21:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-30 21:52:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

St. Kitts & Nevis

Source

usgs

Coordinates

17.44650, -62.84010

Temperature

27.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (10 km)

Regional average: 10 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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