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M3.4 Depth: 120.7 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 20 km SSW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-18 02:24:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 20 km SSW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (United States) on November 18, 2025 at 02:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 121 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 236 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
120.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 02:24:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.56933, -64.83833
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120.7 km
Intermediate
120.7 km
120.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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