M4.4 earthquake near Le François, Martinique

What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 11 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique on 22 Sept 2024, 03:06 UTC at a depth of 92 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

The nearest town in our records is Le François, about 21 km away in Martinique, Martinique.