Earthquake VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION (3.8 md) (2025-08-31 06:09:05 UTC)
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck on VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION, at 2025-08-31 06:09:05 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
Recommendation
Moderate Earthquake
Moderate Earthquake
Action
Noticeable shaking, items may rattle, but typically little to no damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture. Move away from windows or heavy objects that might fall. Outdoors: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.
Magnitudo (md)
3.8
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250831_0000115
Nearest Places
- Amphitheaters Ridge / 51.68 km
- Anegada Canyon / 53.81 km
- Molinos Canyon / 76.67 km
- Whale Banks / 77.05 km
- Bandera Canyon / 78.58 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.1
5 km N of Knik, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 40.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 40.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.7
SALTA, ARGENTINA
Time:
Depth: 187.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 187.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.8
8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
4.5
22 km E of Union, Philippines
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.3
MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
3.7
53 km NNE of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Time:
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
3.7
VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
Time:
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.8
101 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)