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M3.0 Earthquake 43 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — November 11, 2026

2026-11-11 11:35:10 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 7:35 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM3.0(md)
Time11:35 UTC≈ 7:35 AM UTC-4
Depth35.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.730°, -64.992°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 11, 2026 at 11:35 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 43 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands, at a depth of 35.9 km and coordinates 18.7298°, -64.9922°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 548 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 75 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.73°, -64.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 md
Depth
35.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.7298°N
-64.9922°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71539058
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
142
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
214.0°
Min Station Distance
0.377°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-11 12:12:29 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands?

The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 43 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on November 11, 2026 at 11:35 UTC had a depth of 35.9 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71539058). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 11, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 43 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — November 11, 2026. Retrieved November 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71539058/