M3.2 Depth: 0.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Leeward Islands (Antigua & Barbuda)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 18:53:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 26, 2025 at 18:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Leeward Islands (Antigua & Barbuda). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

0.8 km

UTC time

2025-10-26 18:53:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Antigua & Barbuda

City

Barbuda

Source

knmi

Coordinates

17.33645, -61.91126

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.8 km

0.8 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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