2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 79 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — July 17, 2026

2026-07-17 21:37:57 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 5:37 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time21:37 UTC≈ 5:37 PM UTC-4
Depth20.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.048°, -64.704°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.05°, -64.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
20.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.0482°N
-64.7043°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71524788
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
126
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
259.0°
Min Station Distance
0.624°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-17 23:45:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71524788). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 17, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 79 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — July 17, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71524788/