M3.0 Depth: 105.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 24 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 16:25:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 24 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands) on August 31, 2025 at 16:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

105.6 km

UTC time

2025-08-31 16:25:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

British Virgin Islands

Source

usgs

Coordinates

18.43517, -64.58583

Temperature

29.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

105.6 km

105.6 km — deeper than the regional average (40.6 km)

Regional average: 40.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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