M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near GUADELOUPE REGION, LEEWARD ISL.

UTC time: 2026-03-14 07:13:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near GUADELOUPE REGION, LEEWARD ISL. on March 14, 2026 at 07:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 07:13:50 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.86400, -60.87300
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
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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