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M5.3 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 5.3, near of Le Lamentin (Les Antilles)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 21:48:20 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M5.3

Depth: 10.0 km
Source: RESIF

Event of magnitude 5.3, near of Le Lamentin (Les Antilles)

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About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 5.3, near of Le Lamentin (Les Antilles). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

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Magnitude

M5.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 21:48:20 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

resif

Coordinates

15.13783, -60.26361

Temperature

26.7°C

Depth profile

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

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

La Trinité87.3 kmSW15'040

Carúpano593.6 kmSW167'187

Maturín678.2 kmSW647'459

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

Pelee

Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'372 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·France
Watt, Morne

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'224 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Dominica
Plat Pays, Morne

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica
Trois Pitons, Morne

Distance: 117 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'387 m ·Last eruption: 920 ·Dominica
Diablotins, Morne

Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'430 m ·Dominica
Diables, Morne aux

Distance: 136 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 861 m ·Dominica

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours5

First 24 hours5

First 72 hours5

Strongest subsequent eventM5.7

M5.32026-01-02 21:48:22 UTC34.2 kmWindward Islands M5.72026-01-02 21:48:26 UTC27.8 kmLeeward Islands M5.52026-01-02 21:48:26 UTC40.6 kmMARTINIQUE REGION, WINDWARD ISL. M5.52026-01-02 21:48:27 UTC31.0 km58 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.72026-01-02 21:48:27 UTC28.7 kmLeeward Islands M1.22026-01-06 19:20:43 UTC96.4 kmLe Lamentin M0.32026-01-06 20:50:05 UTC103.7 kmSaint-Pierre M-0.22026-01-06 21:18:04 UTC103.7 kmSaint-Pierre M0.02026-01-06 21:44:18 UTC103.7 kmSaint-Pierre M1.82026-01-08 12:17:49 UTC33.6 kmLeeward Islands M2.62026-01-08 18:21:03 UTC90.6 km M3.72026-01-10 08:37:28 UTC84.2 kmGUADELOUPE REGION, LEEWARD ISL.

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#1

Earlier events M≥418

Earlier events M≥50

Compared since2025-03-03

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

Strongest earlier events

M4.92025-11-15 15:43:50 UTC128.0 kmLeeward Islands M4.92025-03-25 04:53:54 UTC81.6 km14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.72025-03-03 22:44:35 UTC105.4 kmLeeward Islands M4.72025-11-07 22:26:27 UTC147.3 kmLeeward Islands M4.72025-07-06 15:29:25 UTC66.4 kmLeeward Islands

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