M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS REGION (St. Kitts & Nevis)

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

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2025 at 21:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS REGION (St. Kitts & Nevis). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-30 21:52:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

St. Kitts & Nevis

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.44650, -62.84010

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

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

Volcanoes nearby

Liamuiga

Distance: 10 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
Quill, The

Distance: 13 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
Nevis Peak

Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saba

Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
Soufriere Hills

Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
Soufriere Guadeloupe

Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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