Summary
A minor earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Mexico, about 270 miles south of Louisiana and 377 miles west of Tampa, Florida. The earthquake had a magnitude of 3.9 and happened at a depth of 10 kilometers. There were no reports of damage or injuries, and no tsunami warnings were issued.
Key Facts
- The earthquake struck at around 10:20 p.m. local time on Sunday night.
- The quake had a magnitude of 3.9 and a depth of 10 kilometers.
- It occurred offshore, near the U.S. Gulf Coast but did not directly affect coastal communities.
- No damage, injuries, or tsunami warnings were reported.
- Only one person reported feeling the quake, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
- The epicenter was 270 miles south of Louisiana and 377 miles west of Tampa, Florida.
- Quakes like this occur occasionally in the Gulf, though they are less common than those off the West Coast.
- Reporters noted a previous larger quake in the Gulf in 2006.
