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M2.7 Depth: 13.5 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Coral Harbour, United States Virgin Islands (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 12:38:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Coral Harbour, United States Virgin Islands (United States) on January 13, 2026 at 12:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 USGS. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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

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