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M3.2 Depth: 12.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 54 km WSW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-04-04 20:05:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 20:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near 54 km WSW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 20:05:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.58317, -65.24217

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 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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  • Quill, The
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  • Liamuiga
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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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