Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Virgin Islands
M3.9 Earthquake near Virgin Islands
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About this earthquake
On March 31, 2026 at 11:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Virgin Islands. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
5756f0a07f43ce783119a7eb251d2a6990c5bf55
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 11:14:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
19.29500,
-64.03300
Temperature
24.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
60 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
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.
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