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M3.2 Depth: 26.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-30 01:22:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 01:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION. With a focal depth of about 26 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
26.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 01:22:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.73120, -65.13180
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.3 km
Shallow
26.3 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

  • Saba
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 474 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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