2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 26 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — April 12, 2025

2025-04-12 21:53:13 UTC (2025-04-12) · approx. 5:53 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time21:53 UTC≈ 5:53 PM UTC-4
Depth23.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.558°, -65.030°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.56°, -65.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
23.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.5575°N
-65.0300°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71479028
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
130
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
226.0°
Min Station Distance
0.216°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2025-04-12 22:06:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71479028). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, April 12, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 26 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — April 12, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71479028/