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M2.4 Depth: 13.8 km

M2.4 Earthquake near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-03-23 18:06:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION on March 23, 2026 at 18:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 18:06:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.08280, -65.03650
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.8 km
Shallow
13.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Liamuiga
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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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