M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 233 km SW of George Town, Cayman Islands

UTC time: 2025-02-09 08:21:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 233 km SW of George Town, Cayman Islands on February 9, 2025 at 08:21 UTC. 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-09 08:21:29 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.64850, -82.77480

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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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