Recent seismic activity has impacted several nations throughout the Eastern Caribbean, according to data from the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre.
A significant earthquake measured at a 5.6 magnitude was officially confirmed to have struck the islands of Dominica, St. Lucia, and Martinique.
Although regional authorities did not issue a formal report for St. Vincent, residents reported experiencing intense tremors across various communities.
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location
DATE AND TIME:
2026-01-02 5:48 pm (Local Time)
2026-01-02 21:48 (UTC)
MAGNITUDE:
5.6
LOCATION:
Latitude: 15.01N
Longitude: 60.66W
Depth: 30 km
NEARBY CITIES:
Fort-de-France, Martinique, 65 km, NE
Roseau, Dominica, 87 km, SE
Castries, Saint Lucia, 114 km, NNE
*distance and direction to epicenter