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.