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M3.9 Depth: 49.6 km

M3.9 Earthquake near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-03-18 23:32:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION on March 18, 2026 at 23:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
49.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 23:32:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.96320, -63.98470
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.6 km
Shallow
49.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Liamuiga
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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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