2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 112 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — July 7, 2026

2026-07-07 20:37:00 UTC (2026-07-07) · approx. 4:37 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time20:37 UTC≈ 4:37 PM UTC-4
Depth16.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.898°, -63.911°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.90°, -63.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
16.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8975°N
-63.9108°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71522953
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
132
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
344.0°
Min Station Distance
0.617°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-07 21:23:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71522953). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 7, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 112 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — July 7, 2026. Retrieved July 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71522953/