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M3.2 Depth: 28.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-04 04:55:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 04:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
28.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 04:55:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.20030, -64.88880
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.6 km
Shallow
28.6 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: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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