Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 55.5 km
- Source
- USGS
72 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
M3.2 Earthquake near 72 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 72 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on October 16, 2026 at 14:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
e898933f98db6abdad19a1f3cf6d19cd29b48d1d
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
55.5 km
UTC time
2026-10-16 14:35:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.97383,
-65.11850
Temperature
28.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
55.5 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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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