2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 74 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — January 7, 2026
2026-01-07 20:06:04 UTC (2026-01-07) · approx. 4:06 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time20:06 UTC≈ 4:06 PM UTC-4
Depth46.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.667°, -64.179°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
46.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.6672°N
-64.1793°E
-64.1793°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71504543
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
124
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
343.0°
Min Station Distance
0.275°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-07 21:41:19 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: pr71504543). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 7, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 74 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — January 7, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71504543/