2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 43 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 3, 2026

2026-08-03 12:16:37 UTC (2026-08-03) · approx. 8:16 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time12:16 UTC≈ 8:16 AM UTC-4
Depth18.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.739°, -64.938°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.74°, -64.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
18.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.7387°N
-64.9378°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71527283
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.385°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-03 12:59:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71527283). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 3, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 43 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 3, 2026. Retrieved August 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71527283/