3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in Gulf Waters South of Louisiana

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…

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