2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 57 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — June 6, 2026

2026-06-06 19:51:09 UTC (2026-06-06) · approx. 3:51 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time19:51 UTC≈ 3:51 PM UTC-4
Depth10.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.757°, -64.476°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.76°, -64.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
10.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.7572°N
-64.4760°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71518973
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
3
Azimuthal Gap
285.0°
Min Station Distance
0.275°
RMS Residual
0.03 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-06 20:09:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71518973). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 6, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 57 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — June 6, 2026. Retrieved June 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71518973/