Latest earthquakes near U.S. Virgin Islands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country U.S. Virgin Islands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in U.S. Virgin Islands? If an earthquake is happening right now near U.S. Virgin Islands, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6 hours ago (Apr 27 17:41 St Thomas) |
M 2.6 | 162 km WNW from Saint Croix |
| 13 hours ago (Apr 27 10:34 St Thomas) |
M 3.1 | 175 km WNW from Saint Croix |
| 14 hours ago (Apr 27 09:47 St Thomas) |
M 3.3 | 78 km NNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 15 hours ago (Apr 27 08:45 St Thomas) |
M 3.4 | 72 km NNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 15 hours ago (Apr 27 08:44 St Thomas) |
M 3.0 | 287 km W from Saint Croix |
| 15 hours ago (Apr 27 08:08 St Thomas) |
M 3.3 | 293 km WNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 27 06:50 St Thomas) |
M 2.3 | 220 km W from Saint Croix |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 27 06:15 St Thomas) |
M 3.4 | 290 km WNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 20 hours ago (Apr 27 03:18 St Thomas) |
M 2.5 | 237 km W from Saint Croix |
| 23 hours ago (Apr 27 01:00 St Thomas) |
M 3.3 | 77 km WSW from Saint Croix |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 23:56 St Thomas) |
M 3.3 | 282 km WNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 23:07 St Thomas) |
M 2.3 | 222 km W from Saint Croix |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 20:39 St Thomas) |
M 3.2 | 295 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 12:54 St Thomas) |
M 3.2 | 281 km WNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 12:48 St Thomas) |
M 3.5 | 286 km WNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 11:03 St Thomas) |
M 3.1 | 156 km NW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 10:51 St Thomas) |
M 3.1 | 149 km NW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 10:17 St Thomas) |
M 3.5 | 148 km NW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 09:13 St Thomas) |
M 3.1 | 152 km NW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 09:07 St Thomas) |
M 3.9 | 150 km NW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 08:59 St Thomas) |
M 3.2 | 149 km NW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 03:45 St Thomas) |
M 2.5 | 198 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 03:23 St Thomas) |
M 2.3 | 225 km W from Saint Croix |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 02:38 St Thomas) |
M 3.3 | 142 km NW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 02:24 St Thomas) |
M 3.0 | 184 km WNW from Saint Croix |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near U.S. Virgin Islands
Recent U.S. Virgin Islands Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near U.S. Virgin Islands. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near U.S. Virgin Islands and elsewhere.
Feb 25, 2025 01:48AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Atlantic Ocean 148km from La Romana (Dominican Republic) on Tuesday Night.
U.S. Virgin Islands Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 464 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of U.S. Virgin Islands in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near U.S. Virgin Islands roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near U.S. Virgin Islands in 2020. A total of 140 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of U.S. Virgin Islands that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of U.S. Virgin Islands in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near U.S. Virgin Islands during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 436 | 93.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 5.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near U.S. Virgin Islands
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near U.S. Virgin Islands occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/St_Thomas timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) west of Saint Croix, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near U.S. Virgin Islands in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1943 23:02, 283 kilometers (176 mi) west of Saint Croix. It is the strongest earthquake near U.S. Virgin Islands in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near U.S. Virgin Islands in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from U.S. Virgin Islands.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2020 04:24 (St Thomas) |
M 6.4 | 220 km W from Saint Croix |
| Sep 23, 2019 23:23 (St Thomas) |
M 6.0 | 260 km WNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| Jan 11, 2020 08:54 (St Thomas) |
M 5.9 | 224 km W from Saint Croix |
| Jan 6, 2020 06:32 (St Thomas) |
M 5.8 | 220 km W from Saint Croix |
| Dec 9, 2023 10:27 (St Thomas) |
M 5.7 | 83 km NE from Charlotte Amalie |
| Jan 7, 2020 04:34 (St Thomas) |
M 5.6 | 210 km W from Saint Croix |
| Jan 7, 2020 07:18 (St Thomas) |
M 5.6 | 217 km W from Saint Croix |
| May 14, 2024 20:30 (St Thomas) |
M 5.6 | 282 km WNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| May 8, 2022 09:32 (St Thomas) |
M 5.5 | 145 km NNE from Saint Croix |
| May 2, 2020 07:13 (St Thomas) |
M 5.4 | 211 km W from Saint Croix |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near U.S. Virgin Islands
Earthquakes by region of U.S. Virgin Islands
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near U.S. Virgin Islands.
When was the last earthquake in U.S. Virgin Islands?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near U.S. Virgin Islands on the afternoon of April 27, 2025 at 17:41 local time (America/St_Thomas). The center of this earthquake was located 162km west-northwest of Saint Croix at a depth of 59km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near U.S. Virgin Islands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near U.S. Virgin Islands?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near U.S. Virgin Islands on the evening of July 28, 1943 at 23:02 local time (America/St_Thomas). The center of this earthquake was located 283km west-northwest of Saint Croix at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near U.S. Virgin Islands since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near U.S. Virgin Islands?
In the past 10 years, 464 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from U.S. Virgin Islands. This averages to 46 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
