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M3.4 Depth: 49.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-06 11:41:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 11:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
49.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 11:41:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.65720, -64.44350
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.3 km
Shallow
49.3 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: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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