Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1334864 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-03-21 05:25:42 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-03-21 09:25:42 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-03-21 06:03:56 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.8 |
| Depth | 43 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 | Road Town |
| Distance | 169 km |
| Course | N |
| 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.