Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1443916 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-08-29 16:15:19 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-08-29 20:15:19 - [It was evening in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-08-29 16:45:13 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.6 |
| Depth | 30 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 2 |
| Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Caribbean Sea |
|---|---|
| Country | British Virgin Islands |
| Administration area | |
| Nearest settlement | The Settlement |
| Distance | 113 km |
| Course | NW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Atlantic |
| Water surface name | North Atlantic Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.