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M3.0 Depth: 26.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 48 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-08-20 08:32:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 48 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on August 20, 2026 at 08:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
26.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 08:32:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.77533, -65.01733
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.2 km
Shallow
26.2 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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