Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- USGS
British Virgin Islands
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M3.5 Earthquake near British Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands)
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About this earthquake
On July 4, 2026 at 18:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near British Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
b81ff9ecf6294fcd139f7532b002a4c722b36b88
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 18:56:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
British Virgin Islands
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.92880,
-64.38930
Temperature
28.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (39.1 km)
Regional average: 39.1 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
British Virgin Islands
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 24 Catalogue entries
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