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M3.4 Depth: 49.4 km

M3.4 Earthquake near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-06 05:19:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION on April 6, 2026 at 05:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 49 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
49.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 05:19:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.23500, -64.83500
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.4 km
Shallow
49.4 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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    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
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  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 396 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 489 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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