M4.9 Depth: 19.8 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 98 km WNW of Mantua, Cuba

UTC time: 2026-06-15 17:37:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 98 km WNW of Mantua, Cuba on June 15, 2026 at 17:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
19.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 17:37:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
22.73430, -85.11770
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.8 km
Shallow
19.8 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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