M4.1 earthquake — 16 km NNW of Basse-Pointe, Martinique
An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 16 km NNW of Basse-Pointe, Martinique on Sep 13, 2026 at 13:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 159 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 159.1 km |
| Coordinates | 15.008, -61.159 |
| Time | Sep 13, 13:46 UTC |
| Location | 16 km NNW of Basse-Pointe, Martinique |
| USGS event ID | us7000tia4 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 65 km | Sep 20, 02:44 UTC | 54 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.