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M3.2 Depth: 20.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-17 06:20:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION on May 17, 2026 at 06:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
20.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 06:20:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.85170, -63.90100
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.6 km
Shallow
20.6 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

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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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