A 3.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded early Tuesday morning in Gulf waters south of Louisiana, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred at 2:22 a.m. UTC on March 30, 2026. It registered at a depth of about 10 kilometers.
The USGS event page labels the location as the “Gulf of America.” The area is widely known as the Gulf of Mexico. The epicenter sits well offshore.
The closest Louisiana community, Venice, is more than 200 miles north of the epicenter. Other populated areas, including Baton Rouge, are even farther away.
As a result, no impacts have been reported across Louisiana. Residents in Central Louisiana were unlikely to feel any movement.
Earthquakes of this size are considered minor. They rarely cause damage, especially at this distance from land.
Still, the event highlights ongoing seismic activity beneath Gulf waters. While uncommon, earthquakes can occur along offshore fault lines.
At this time, there are no reports of injuries or damage tied to this event.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Data
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