M2.7 Depth: 12.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Barbuda (Antigua & Barbuda)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 21:03:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Barbuda (Antigua & Barbuda) on April 29, 2026 at 21:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by IPGP.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

12.8 km

UTC time

2026-04-29 21:03:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Antigua & Barbuda

State

Barbuda

City

Barbuda

Source

ipgp

Coordinates

17.44876, -61.87901

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.8 km

12.8 km — shallower than the regional average (23.7 km)

Regional average: 23.7 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

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