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M2.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near British Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 13:45:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 13:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near British Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands). With a focal depth of about 18 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 13:45:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
British Virgin Islands
City
British Virgin Islands
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.90517, -64.41100
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (40.6 km)
Regional average: 40.6 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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  • Liamuiga
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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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