2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 39 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — April 29, 2026
2026-04-29 17:43:38 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 1:43 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time17:43 UTC≈ 1:43 PM UTC-4
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.486°, -64.457°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.4862°N
-64.4573°E
-64.4573°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71515058
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
187.0°
Min Station Distance
0.052°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-29 20:54:59 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: pr71515058). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 29, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 39 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — April 29, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71515058/