M3.8 Depth: 49.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 66 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands)

UTC time: 2025-06-21 09:38:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near 66 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands) on June 21, 2025 at 09:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 49 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

49.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-21 09:38:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

British Virgin Islands

Source

usgs

Coordinates

18.75030, -64.33980

Temperature

27.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

49 km

49 km — deeper than the regional average (40.6 km)

Regional average: 40.6 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

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