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M3.4 Depth: 43.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-07 05:09:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 05:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near British Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
43.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 05:09:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
British Virgin Islands
City
British Virgin Islands
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.84900, -64.45333
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.3 km
Shallow
43.3 km
43.3 km — close to 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

  • Saba
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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