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M 4.5 earthquake - 54 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 located 54 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique. Coordinates: 15.0395, -60.5578. Depth: 46.424 km. Source publication time: 2026-09-20T02:44:21.022Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
3/10

Why it matters

The USGS report documents a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Martinique. The supplied excerpt does not include information about casualties, damage, or broader consequences.

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