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M3.4 Depth: 4.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-20 01:49:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near British Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands) on August 20, 2026 at 01:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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
M3.4
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 01:49:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
British Virgin Islands
City
British Virgin Islands
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.82300, -64.40917
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 km — shallower than the regional average (39.6 km)
Regional average: 39.6 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

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    Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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