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M3.7 Depth: 38.9 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 62 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-04-05 04:31:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near 62 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on April 5, 2026 at 04:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
38.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 04:31:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.74830, -64.38790
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.9 km
Shallow
38.9 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

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  • Soufriere Hills
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    Distance: 417 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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