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M3.3 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-20 17:40:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 17:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Virgin Islands. With a focal depth of about 32 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 ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 17:40:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
19.21300, -64.53100
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 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: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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