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M5.1 Earthquake near North Atlantic Ocean

UTC time: 2025-11-11 03:28:38 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
32.0 km
Source
IPGP

North Atlantic Ocean

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M5.1 Earthquake near North Atlantic Ocean · 2025-11-11 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.1 Earthquake near North Atlantic Ocean · 2025-11-11 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On November 11, 2025 at 03:28 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near North Atlantic Ocean. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by IPGP.

Details

ID
bbdaa8491ae53bf7d1d724aa13a73e9bb2d96c74
Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-11 03:28:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
ipgp
Coordinates
13.59332, -58.46976
Temperature
27.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Bridgetown135.7 kmSW98'511
Carúpano613.5 kmSW167'187
Maturín668.1 kmSW647'459

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Qualibou
    Distance: 280 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 777 m ·Last eruption: 1766 ·Saint Lucia
  • Soufriere St. Vincent
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'220 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Pelee
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'372 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·France
  • Watt, Morne
    Distance: 360 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 360 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica
  • Trois Pitons, Morne
    Distance: 366 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.1.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.010.0 km7.3 km
IPGPM5.132.0 km0.0 km

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥44
Earlier events M≥53
Compared since2025-10-23

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.72025-10-27 12:54:49 UTC63.6 km M5.12025-10-27 13:26:46 UTC75.5 km M5.02025-11-11 03:28:37 UTC28.2 kmBARBADOS REGION, WINDWARD ISL. M4.22025-10-23 01:02:03 UTC132.8 kmBARBADOS, WINDWARD ISLANDS

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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