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M3.0 Earthquake 3 km NE of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 19, 2026

2026-08-19 12:13:55 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 8:13 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM3.0(md)
Time12:13 UTC≈ 8:13 AM UTC-4
Depth33.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.366°, -64.913°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.37°, -64.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 md
Depth
33.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.3662°N
-64.9135°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71529003
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
134
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
174.0°
Min Station Distance
0.043°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 13:12:58 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71529003). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 19, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 3 km NE of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71529003/