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M3.2 Depth: 53.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 42 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-08-19 14:04:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 42 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on August 19, 2026 at 14:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 54 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
M3.2
Depth
53.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 14:04:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.69883, -64.66767
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.8 km
Shallow
53.8 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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  • Soufriere Hills
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    Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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