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M3.1 Depth: 19.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 70 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-06-20 14:58:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 14:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 70 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
19.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 14:58:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.95200, -65.13300
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.9 km
Shallow
19.9 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

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    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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