3.0
Earthquake Details: 48 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Aug 20, 2026, 08:32:09
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred near 48 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on Aug 20, 2026 at 08:32:09. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 26.19 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth26.19 km
Significance139
Latitude18.7753
Longitude-65.0173
Event IDpr71529103
Magnitude3.0
Updated:Aug 29, 2026, 08:27:01 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 20, 2026, 04:32:09 AST
- UTC
- Aug 20, 2026, 08:32:09 UTC
26.19 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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