2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — March 31, 2026
2026-03-31 21:23:32 UTC (2026-03-31) · approx. 5:23 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time21:23 UTC≈ 5:23 PM UTC-4
Depth24.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.213°, -64.953°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
24.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.2132°N
-64.9532°E
-64.9532°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71511983
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
259.0°
Min Station Distance
0.850°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-09 03:08:51 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71511983). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 31, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 96 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — March 31, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71511983/