Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Leeward Islands
M4.9 Earthquake near Leeward Islands
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About this earthquake
On October 27, 2025 at 18:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Leeward Islands. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
f8617a829dec07df07ac946da51b014d9c444f10
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 18:40:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
16.51000,
-59.47000
Temperature
28.0°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
Volcanoes nearby
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.
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