2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 21 km SSW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — April 24, 2023
2023-04-24 19:39:24 UTC (2023-04-24) · approx. 3:39 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time19:39 UTC≈ 3:39 PM UTC-4
Depth27.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.550°, -64.841°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
27.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.5505°N
-64.8405°E
-64.8405°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71406618
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
122
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
312.0°
Min Station Distance
0.213°
RMS Residual
0.51 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-24 20:11:25 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71406618). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 24, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 21 km SSW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71406618/