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M3.0 Earthquake 61 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — July 9, 2026

2026-07-09 21:11:06 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 5:11 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM3.0(md)
Time21:11 UTC≈ 5:11 PM UTC-4
Depth15.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.809°, -64.489°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.81°, -64.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 md
Depth
15.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8095°N
-64.4890°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71523208
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
136
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
266.0°
Min Station Distance
0.328°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-09 21:30:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71523208). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 9, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 61 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — July 9, 2026. Retrieved July 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71523208/