2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 28 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 04:10:19 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 12:10 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time04:10 UTC≈ 12:10 AM UTC-4
Depth24.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.582°, -64.755°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.58°, -64.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
24.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.5825°N
-64.7547°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71515683
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
105
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.206°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-05 05:00:09 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71515683). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 5, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 28 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71515683/