M3.7 Depth: 47.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 58 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands)

UTC time: 2025-08-15 00:14:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near 58 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands) on August 15, 2025 at 00:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 47 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

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

47.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-15 00:14:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

British Virgin Islands

Source

usgs

Coordinates

18.67850, -64.37060

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

47 km

47 km — close to the regional average (40.6 km)

Regional average: 40.6 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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