5.6
Earthquake Details: 133 km SSE of Oistins, Barbados
5/30/2026, 9:27:26 PM
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred near 133 km SSE of Oistins, Barbados on 5/30/2026 at 9:27:26 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 35 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth35 km
Significance493
Latitude11.9344
Longitude-59.1419
Event IDus7000spkc
Magnitude5.6
Updated:8/11/2026, 1:34:02 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 5/30/2026, 5:27:26 PM AST
- UTC
- 5/30/2026, 9:27:26 PM UTC
35 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
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