Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
M3.0 Earthquake near 96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
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About this earthquake
On April 1, 2026 at 00:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near 96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
a576e3f1e505525bbac25fc3524d46854eba2160
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 00:19:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.21110,
-64.86390
Temperature
25.0°C
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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