M3.4 Depth: 36.7 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 89 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-04-03 23:57:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 89 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on April 3, 2026 at 23:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
36.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 23:57:47 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.12400, -64.64167
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.7 km
Shallow
36.7 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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