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M3.1 Depth: 25.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 60 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-06-19 18:15:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 18:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 60 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
25.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 18:15:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.29617, -64.22417
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.2 km
Shallow
25.2 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: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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