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M3.0 Earthquake 46 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — April 5, 2023

2023-04-05 21:07:38 UTC (2023-04-05) · approx. 5:07 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM3.0(md)
Time21:07 UTC≈ 5:07 PM UTC-4
Depth32.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.683°, -64.547°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.68°, -64.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 md
Depth
32.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.6835°N
-64.5470°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71402628
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
136
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
330.0°
Min Station Distance
0.410°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-05 21:36:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71402628). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 5, 2023). M3.0 Earthquake 46 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71402628/