M3.4 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 07:24:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands) on October 9, 2025 at 07:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

21.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-09 07:24:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

British Virgin Islands

Source

isc

Coordinates

18.72600, -64.09600

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21 km

21 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

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