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M4.0 Depth: 36.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Leeward Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-13 19:53:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Leeward Islands on March 13, 2026 at 19:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 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 KNMI.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
36.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 19:53:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
knmi
Coordinates
18.39536, -63.20360

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.7 km
Shallow
36.7 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

  • Saba
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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