2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 78 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — May 27, 2026
2026-05-27 00:37:12 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 8:37 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time00:37 UTC≈ 8:37 PM UTC-4
Depth20.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.007°, -65.192°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
20.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.0070°N
-65.1920°E
-65.1920°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71517883
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
245.0°
Min Station Distance
0.701°
RMS Residual
0.03 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-27 01:18:56 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: pr71517883). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 27, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 78 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — May 27, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71517883/