2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 37 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — May 19, 2026
2026-05-19 06:39:49 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 2:39 AM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time06:39 UTC≈ 2:39 AM UTC-4
Depth63.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.680°, -64.938°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
63.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.6797°N
-64.9382°E
-64.9382°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71517213
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
116
Stations Used
3
Azimuthal Gap
248.0°
Min Station Distance
0.326°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 16:01:57 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71517213). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 19, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 37 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — May 19, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71517213/