Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 52.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Virgin Islands
M4.9 Earthquake near Virgin Islands
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About this earthquake
On February 9, 2026 at 13:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Virgin Islands. With a focal depth of about 52 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
e463d98540f8c71e3846b24ee6b28f0de8a996aa
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 13:36:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
18.93000,
-64.58000
Temperature
24.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
52 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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