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M3.2 Depth: 29.9 km

M3.2 Earthquake near British Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 18:18:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near British Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands) on August 16, 2026 at 18:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
29.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 18:18:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
British Virgin Islands
City
British Virgin Islands
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.21350, -64.56183
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.9 km
Shallow
29.9 km
29.9 km — shallower than the regional average (40.9 km)
Regional average: 40.9 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: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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