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M2.9 Depth: 30.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-02 00:30:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION on April 2, 2026 at 00:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 00:30:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.39770, -64.93150
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.1 km
Shallow
30.1 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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  • Quill, The
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 416 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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