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M3.1 Depth: 17.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 88 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-06-17 15:59:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 88 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on June 17, 2026 at 15:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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
17.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 15:59:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.02683, -64.37283
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.9 km
Shallow
17.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 282 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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