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M3.7 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 132 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-06-19 17:54:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near 132 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on June 19, 2026 at 17:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 17:54:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.47200, -64.42810
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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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  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
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    Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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