Earthquake · Antigua and Barbuda
M6.0 earthquake near Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 61 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda on 16 May 2026 at 14:50 UTC, at a depth of 47 km.
- Magnitude
- 6.0 mww
- When
- 16 May 2026, 14:50 UTC
- Depth
- 47 km
- Location
- 17.42° N, 61.29° W
- Strongest shaking (estimated)
- Intensity V (moderate)
- Felt reports
- 152 people told USGS they felt it
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green
- Source
- USGS event page
What it means
A magnitude 6.0 is a strong earthquake; there are about 130 a year worldwide, and they can cause damage in populated areas near the epicentre. At 47 km deep it was a shallow earthquake, which usually means stronger shaking near the epicentre.
The magnitude may be revised as more data comes in. Read Earthquake magnitude explained for what the numbers mean.
Aftershocks
One earthquake of magnitude 4 or more within 150 km in the 30 days after: a magnitude 4.3.
| Mag | Where | When (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 157 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe | 21 May 2026, 09:20 |
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