Earthquake VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION (5.3 mw) (2025-05-04 06:58:21 UTC)

1746341901

18.9448, -64.3364

20.00 KM

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION, at 2025-05-04 06:58:21 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION (5.3 mw) (2025-05-04 06:58:21 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

5.3

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250504_0000105

Nearest Places

Soldier Point / 21.9 km
Soldier Wash / 22.14 km
Soldier East Point / 22.17 km
Jack Bay / 22.43 km
Windlass Bight / 22.45 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Time: 1746352279
Depth: 118.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

13 km E of Julian, CA
Time: 1746352091
Depth: 10.83 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1746352091
Depth: 10.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

7 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1746351619
Depth: 2.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1746350693
Depth: 7.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

7 km WNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Time: 1746341914
Depth: 28.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

76 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
Time: 1746341904
Depth: 35.44 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1746158730
Depth: 56.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

112 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
Time: 1746158730
Depth: 56.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

52 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
Time: 1746033679
Depth: 63.71 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)