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M3.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-18 00:10:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Virgin Islands. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 00:10:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
19.22900, -64.14700
Temperature
26.6°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: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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