M4.1 Earthquake near 114 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2025-01-26 10:49:05 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth: 29.0 km
Source: USGS

114 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

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About this earthquake

On January 26, 2025 at 10:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near 114 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

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Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

29.0 km

UTC time

2025-01-26 10:49:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

19.16260, -64.14680

Depth profile

Shallow

29 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: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
Quill, The

Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
Liamuiga

Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
Nevis Peak

Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
Soufriere Hills

Distance: 342 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
Soufriere Guadeloupe

Distance: 435 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

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