2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 22 km S of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — July 21, 2026

2026-07-21 23:26:18 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 7:26 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time23:26 UTC≈ 7:26 PM UTC-4
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.133°, -64.752°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.13°, -64.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1332°N
-64.7525°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71525278
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
80
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
139.0°
Min Station Distance
0.292°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-21 23:59:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71525278). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 21, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 22 km S of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — July 21, 2026. Retrieved July 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71525278/