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M3.2 Depth: 15.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-18 03:03:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION on May 18, 2026 at 03:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 03:03:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.01370, -64.43930
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.7 km
Shallow
15.7 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: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 442 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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