Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- USGS
British Virgin Islands
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M2.8 Earthquake near British Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands)
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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
ID
77a1e853ddc175d746c55bc07a6046c1c94ca951
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 13:45:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
British Virgin Islands
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.90517,
-64.41100
Temperature
27.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (39.1 km)
Regional average: 39.1 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
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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 33 Catalogue entries
Of 32 other entries for this area and period, 30 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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