M3.3 Depth: 48.8 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 49 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands)

UTC time: 2025-05-31 18:37:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2025 at 18:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near 49 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands). With a focal depth of about 49 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

48.8 km

UTC time

2025-05-31 18:37:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

British Virgin Islands

Source

usgs

Coordinates

18.70967, -64.55000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

48.8 km

48.8 km — deeper than the regional average (40.6 km)

Regional average: 40.6 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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