Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1378595 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-30 21:52:14 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-31 01:52:14 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-30 22:02:45 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | REVIEWED |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Caribbean Sea |
|---|---|
| Country | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Administration area | Saint John Capesterre |
| Nearest settlement | Dieppe Bay Town |
| Distance | 9 km |
| Course | NNW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | Caribbean Sea |
| Water surface name | Caribbean Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.