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M3.8 Depth: 44.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-02 01:24:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION on May 2, 2026 at 01:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 01:24:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.72510, -64.33500
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 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

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  • Quill, The
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  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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