M3.2 earthquake — 72 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
An magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred 72 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on Oct 16, 2026 at 14:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 56 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M3.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 55.5 km |
| Coordinates | 18.974, -65.118 |
| Time | Oct 16, 14:35 UTC |
| Location | 72 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| USGS event ID | pr71536913 |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 12 km | Oct 17, 04:11 UTC | 74 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M2.8 | 78 km | Oct 16, 12:01 UTC | 81 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.2 | 87 km | Oct 14, 09:57 UTC | 79 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M2.9 | 124 km | Oct 18, 11:27 UTC | 61 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.1 | 127 km | Oct 14, 23:24 UTC | 22 km NNE of Brenas, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 143 km | Oct 15, 04:33 UTC | 26 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.