2.7
M2.7 Earthquake 81 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — May 20, 2026
2026-05-20 04:00:51 UTC (16 hours ago) · approx. 12:00 AM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time04:00 UTC≈ 12:00 AM UTC-4
Depth24.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.067°, -64.787°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
24.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.0670°N
-64.7872°E
-64.7872°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71517398
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
109
Stations Used
3
Azimuthal Gap
295.0°
Min Station Distance
0.680°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-20 17:54:11 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71517398). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 20, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 81 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71517398/