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M3.0 Depth: 74.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 74 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-08-14 17:51:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 74 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on August 14, 2026 at 17:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
74.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 17:51:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.44350, -64.10050
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74 km
Intermediate
74 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
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    Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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