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M3.4 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Virgin Islands

UTC time: 2026-04-04 07:49:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Virgin Islands on April 4, 2026 at 07:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 07:49:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
19.63400, -64.00400
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 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: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 282 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 377 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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