2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 51 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 31, 2025

2025-08-31 23:32:08 UTC (2025-08-31) · approx. 7:32 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time23:32 UTC≈ 7:32 PM UTC-4
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.796°, -64.784°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.80°, -64.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.7957°N
-64.7842°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71494143
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
269.0°
Min Station Distance
0.405°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-01 00:54:08 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71494143). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 31, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 51 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 31, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71494143/