2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 28 km S of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — April 24, 2024

2024-04-24 19:05:14 UTC (2024-04-24) · approx. 3:05 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time19:05 UTC≈ 3:05 PM UTC-4
Depth16.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.084°, -64.957°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.08°, -64.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
16.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0845°N
-64.9568°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71446433
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
113.0°
Min Station Distance
0.266°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2024-04-26 00:51:41 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71446433). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 24, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 28 km S of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — April 24, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71446433/