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M3.2 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-21 17:51:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Virgin Islands on May 21, 2026 at 17:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 17:51:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
19.19900, -64.39200
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 455 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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