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M3.0 Depth: 12.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 11:50:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 11:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 11:50:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.11900, -64.75200
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.3 km
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

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    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
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  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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