2.7
M2.7 Earthquake 71 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — April 28, 2026
2026-04-28 14:47:02 UTC (15 hours ago) · approx. 10:47 AM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time14:47 UTC≈ 10:47 AM UTC-4
Depth24.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.860°, -64.402°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
24.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8597°N
-64.4022°E
-64.4022°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71514973
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
110
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
304.0°
Min Station Distance
0.367°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-28 19:53:28 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71514973). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 28, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 71 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — April 28, 2026. Retrieved April 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71514973/