A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was recorded early Wednesday morning by the UWI Seismic Research Centre, according to preliminary data released by the agency.
The quake occurred at 6:24 a.m. local time (10:24 UTC) on January 1, 2026, with an epicentre located at latitude 18.82°N and longitude 62.77°W, at a depth of 10 kilometres.
The tremor was reported approximately 169 kilometres north of Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, 215 kilometres northwest of St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, and 233 kilometres north-northwest of Brades, Montserrat.
The SRC noted that the location and magnitude were automatically generated and remain preliminary, pending further review by seismic analysts. No immediate reports of damage or injuries were issued.
