2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 29 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — July 9, 2026

2026-07-09 20:41:39 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 4:41 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time20:41 UTC≈ 4:41 PM UTC-4
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.588°, -65.043°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.59°, -65.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.5878°N
-65.0427°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71523343
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
97
Stations Used
3
Azimuthal Gap
238.0°
Min Station Distance
0.248°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-10 22:27:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71523343). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 9, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 29 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — July 9, 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71523343/