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M3.2 Depth: 42.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 86 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla

UTC time: 2026-02-23 19:35:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 86 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla on February 23, 2026 at 19:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
42.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 19:35:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.57833, -63.80950

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.8 km
Shallow
42.8 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

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  • Soufriere Hills
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    Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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