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 (2026-07-17) · 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
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
20.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.0482°N
-64.7043°E
-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
2026-08-07 22:41:13 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
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 August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71524788/