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M3.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-03 23:57:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION on April 3, 2026 at 23:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 23:57:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.18200, -64.90140
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 489 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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