Back to map
M3.6 Depth: 22.4 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 122 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-06-18 08:32:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 08:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 122 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
22.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 08:32:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.38310, -64.44220
Temperature
27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.4 km
Shallow
22.4 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: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 381 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 474 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
625
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share