M4.9

M 4.9 - 96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

Light Earthquake · April 1, 2026 · 96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

Key Insights

•This M4.9 light earthquake ranks #345 out of 470 events in the database.
•At M4.9, this is 0.8 points below the database average of M5.7.
•The 20.0 km focal depth is classified as intermediate (average: 27 km across all events).
•4 people reported feeling this earthquake via the USGS "Did You Feel It?" system, with a significance score of 370.

Depth

20.0 km

Tsunami

Felt Reports

Significance

370

Earthquake Details

Magnitude	M4.9(ml)
Classification	Light Earthquake
Location	96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Date & Time	April 1, 2026 06:15:38
Coordinates	19.2161N, 64.8965W
Depth	20.0 km (Intermediate)
Tsunami	No
Felt Reports	4 reports submitted to USGS
CDI (Community Intensity)	2.2
Significance Score	370 / 3,000
Status	reviewed

Magnitude Scale Context

Minor

3-3.9

Light

4-4.9

Moderate

5-5.9

Strong

6-6.9

Major

At M4.9, this is classified as a Light earthquake. Earthquakes of this size are felt by most people and may cause minor damage near the epicenter.

Official USGS Page: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/pr2026090013

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands earthquake?

The 96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands earthquake had a magnitude of 4.9 ml, classified as a "Light" earthquake on the magnitude scale. Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically felt by people nearby but rarely cause significant structural damage.

Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?

This earthquake struck at coordinates 19.2161N, 64.8965W, at a depth of 20.0 km. This intermediate depth can still produce significant shaking at the surface.

Did this earthquake trigger a tsunami warning?

No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake. Earthquakes below magnitude 6.5 rarely generate dangerous tsunamis, though localized effects are possible in rare cases.

How many people felt this earthquake?

4 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 2.2, indicating light shaking noticed by some people.

When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?

This earthquake occurred on April 1, 2026 at 06:15:38. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 370 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is a relatively routine seismic event.

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Key Insights

•This M4.9 light earthquake ranks #345 out of 470 events in the database.

•At M4.9, this is 0.8 points below the database average of M5.7.

•The 20.0 km focal depth is classified as intermediate (average: 27 km across all events).

•4 people reported feeling this earthquake via the USGS "Did You Feel It?" system, with a significance score of 370.

Earthquake Details

Magnitude

M4.9(ml)

Classification

Light Earthquake

Location

96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

Date & Time

April 1, 2026 06:15:38

Coordinates

19.2161N, 64.8965W

Depth

20.0 km (Intermediate)

Tsunami

Felt Reports

4 reports submitted to USGS

CDI (Community Intensity)

2.2

Significance Score

370 / 3,000

Status

reviewed