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M5.2 Earthquake 92 km NE of The Valley, AnguillaMarch 19, 2026

2026-03-19 22:46:47 UTC (2026-03-19) · approx. 6:46 PM UTC-4 local

Felt by 1 person across nearby locations.

MagnitudeM5.2(mww)
Time22:46 UTC6:46 PM UTC-4
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.892°, -62.545°
Felt by1DYFI response
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On March 19, 2026 at 22:46 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 92 km NE of The Valley, Anguilla, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 18.8920°, -62.5449°. This earthquake was detected by 88 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.89°, -62.54°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M5.2 earthquake near 92 km NE of The Valley, Anguilla

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.2 mww
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8920°N
-62.5449°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
2.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000shkh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
416
Stations Used
88
Azimuthal Gap
55.0°
Min Station Distance
1.415°
RMS Residual
0.85 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-11 03:58:37 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near The Valley, Anguilla?

The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 92 km NE of The Valley, Anguilla on March 19, 2026 at 22:46 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.

Where did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake epicenter was located at 18.8920°, -62.5449°, which is 92 km NE of The Valley, Anguilla.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000shkh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 19, 2026). M5.2 Earthquake 92 km NE of The Valley, AnguillaMarch 19, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000shkh/