2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 32 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — July 9, 2025

2025-07-09 16:48:41 UTC (2025-07-09) · approx. 12:48 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time16:48 UTC≈ 12:48 PM UTC-4
Depth34.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.628°, -64.974°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.63°, -64.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
34.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.6285°N
-64.9737°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71488673
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
105
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
230.0°
Min Station Distance
0.275°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-09 17:15:51 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71488673). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 9, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 32 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — July 9, 2025. Retrieved July 9, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71488673/