2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 66 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — May 19, 2026

2026-05-19 14:44:28 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 10:44 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time14:44 UTC≈ 10:44 AM UTC-4
Depth14.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.535°, -64.199°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.54°, -64.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
14.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.5352°N
-64.1990°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71517293
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
92
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
357.0°
Min Station Distance
0.198°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 21:53:17 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

3.7
173 km NNW of The Valley, Anguilla
7 hours ago · 28.0 km deep
3.2
92 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
11 hours ago · 18.8 km deep
2.9
81 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
11 hours ago · 36.0 km deep
3.4
103 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
13 hours ago · 27.6 km deep
3.1
93 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
13 hours ago · 22.3 km deep
2.9
91 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
13 hours ago · 22.0 km deep
3.0
77 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
15 hours ago · 60.6 km deep
2.9
81 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
21 hours ago · 61.6 km deep
3.2
86 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
21 hours ago · 53.6 km deep
3.4
90 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
21 hours ago · 51.4 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Be Prepared

→ What to do during an earthquake→ Create an emergency plan→ Emergency kit essentials→ See all M4.5+ earthquakes today

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71517293). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 19, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 66 km ENE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — May 19, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71517293/