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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 62 km NE of Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-06-19 18:15:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 18:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near 62 km NE of Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 18:15:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.09930, -64.24980
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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  • Liamuiga
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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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