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M4.1 Depth: 52.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 144 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-06-18 08:32:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near 144 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on June 18, 2026 at 08:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 08:32:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.57580, -64.37730
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 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: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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