2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 66 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — May 11, 2026

2026-05-11 16:27:37 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 12:27 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time16:27 UTC≈ 12:27 PM UTC-4
Depth8.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.858°, -64.488°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.86°, -64.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
8.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8585°N
-64.4877°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71516458
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
292.0°
Min Station Distance
0.375°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 17:08:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71516458). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 11, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 66 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — May 11, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71516458/