# Earthquake Strikes Bahamas

- Place: Nassau, Bahamas (25.048, -77.3554)
- Published: 2026-11-07T06:26:49.709Z · expires 2026-11-14T06:26:49.709Z
- Floors (The Arena): E2 Nuclei, E6 Organisms, E7 Ecosystems
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A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Bahamas on Friday morning, according to VolcanoDiscovery.

The temblor hit at 08:18 am local time near the Bahama Islands, causing widespread concern among residents.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake's epicenter was just off the coast of Grand Bahama, with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

## Sources

- [Strong mag. 5.7 earthquake - Bahamas: Bahama Islands on Friday, Nov 6, 2026, at 08:18 am (GMT -5)](https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/23612133/mag5quake-Nov-6-2026-Bahamas-Bahama-Islands.html) · volcanodiscovery.com · 2026-11-06