2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 47 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 1, 2026

2026-08-01 23:12:06 UTC (2026-08-01) · approx. 7:12 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time23:12 UTC≈ 7:12 PM UTC-4
Depth15.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.773°, -64.906°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.77°, -64.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
15.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.7733°N
-64.9057°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71526998
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
97
Stations Used
3
Azimuthal Gap
293.0°
Min Station Distance
0.421°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-01 23:26:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71526998). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 1, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 47 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 1, 2026. Retrieved August 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71526998/