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M3.6 Depth: 43.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-06 02:51:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 02:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION. With a focal depth of about 43 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 02:51:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.54830, -64.16450
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43 km
Shallow
43 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

  • Saba
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 282 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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