A moderate earthquake was reported near Dominica, Martinique, and St. Lucia on March 1, 2024. According to the UWI Seismic Research Centre (SRC), the event occurred at approximately 04:43 am local time (08:43 UTC). The magnitude of the quake was measured at 3.9, with a depth of 169 km.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located at a latitude of 15.08N and a longitude of 61.29W, with nearby cities including Roseau (26 km SE), Fort-de-France (58 km NW), and Castries (121 km NNW).
It’s important to note that this is preliminary information, and the SRC is urging individuals who felt the earthquake to provide feedback through their website: Earthquake Feedback Form.
Please be aware that this preliminary location has been automatically calculated by computer algorithms and is subject to potential revisions pending further evaluation by SRC analysts.
