Minor Earthquake ● Closed

M3.0 Earthquake — 44 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

Event time: Aug 1, 2026 20:08 UTC Last updated: Aug 10, 2026 Puerto Rico

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Magnitude 3.0 earthquake 44 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at a depth of 17.3 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

Magnitude	M3.0
Depth	17.3 km
Coordinates	18.7470, -64.9308
Region	44 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Tsunami Flag	0

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