4.9
Earthquake Details: 96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
3/31/2026, 9:15:38 PM
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred near 96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on 3/31/2026 at 9:15:38 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 20 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth20 km
Significance370
Latitude19.2161
Longitude-64.8965
Event IDpr2026090013
Magnitude4.9
Updated:6/10/2026, 3:15:00 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 3/31/2026, 5:15:38 PM AST
- UTC
- 3/31/2026, 9:15:38 PM UTC
20 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
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