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M3.0 Earthquake 79 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — October 3, 2026

2026-10-03 09:18:44 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 5:18 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM3.0(md)
Time09:18 UTC≈ 5:18 AM UTC-4
Depth21.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.019°, -65.190°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.02°, -65.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 md
Depth
21.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.0192°N
-65.1897°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71535478
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
138
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
239.0°
Min Station Distance
0.699°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-03 10:21:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71535478). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 3, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 79 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — October 3, 2026. Retrieved October 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71535478/