M4.5 earthquake — 54 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 54 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique on Sep 20, 2026 at 02:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 46 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 46.4 km |
| Coordinates | 15.040, -60.558 |
| Time | Sep 20, 02:44 UTC |
| Location | 54 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique |
| USGS event ID | us7000tinf |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 65 km | Sep 13, 13:46 UTC | 16 km NNW of Basse-Pointe, Martinique |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.