Skip to main content
institutional access

You are connecting from
Lake Geneva Public Library,
please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.

Published loading...Updated

Magnitude 3.9 Earthquake Reported in the Gulf

The 3.9 magnitude quake was shallow and caused weak shaking with no damage or tsunami threat, tying for the second-largest earthquake near Florida, USGS said.

  • On Sunday, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck the Gulf of America just after 10:20 p.m., the United States Geological Survey reported. The tremor registered a depth of 10 kilometers.
  • While earthquakes remain uncommon in the Gulf region, this event ties for the second-largest reported in or near Florida. Eric Jeansonne, chief meteorologist at WLOX-TV in Biloxi, Mississippi, noted such tremors are rare but known to occur.
  • The epicenter was located 220 miles from Venice, Louisiana, with minimal shaking expected inland. One person from Lake Butler, Florida, reported they "felt it" on the USGS Community Internet Intensity Map.
  • Historically, the Gulf experienced a larger 5.9 magnitude earthquake in 2006. Florida meteorologist Matt Devitt posted on X that this 2006 event remains the "largest on record in the Gulf."
  • The USGS confirmed no tsunami threats accompanied the earthquake. Experts continue monitoring the region, though no other quakes have been recorded in this specific area within the last three weeks.
Insights by Ground AI

12 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 100% of the sources are Center
100% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

KHOU 11 broke the news in Houston, United States on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal