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M3.4 Depth: 123.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 15 km ESE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-22 03:12:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 15 km ESE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands (United States) on May 22, 2025 at 03:12 UTC. At around 123 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
123.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 03:12:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States Virgin Islands
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.26467, -64.66600
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123.3 km
Intermediate
123.3 km
123.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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