M3.6 Depth: 100.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 27 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands)

UTC time: 2025-07-27 06:07:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near 27 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands) on July 27, 2025 at 06:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. 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

M3.6

Depth

100.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-27 06:07:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

British Virgin Islands

Source

usgs

Coordinates

18.59160, -64.89880

Temperature

27.5°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

100 km

100 km — deeper than the regional average (40.6 km)

Regional average: 40.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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