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M4.1 Depth: 57.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-19 17:47:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 17:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION. With a focal depth of about 57 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
57.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 17:47:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.99830, -64.24250
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57 km
Shallow
57 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: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
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  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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