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M3.1 Depth: 40.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-21 19:28:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 19:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
40.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 19:28:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.71050, -64.10850
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.8 km
Shallow
40.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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