2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 44 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 4, 2026

2026-08-04 08:02:09 UTC (2026-08-04) · approx. 4:02 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time08:02 UTC≈ 4:02 AM UTC-4
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.747°, -64.931°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.75°, -64.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.7468°N
-64.9313°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71527433
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
0.393°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-04 11:12:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71527433). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 4, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 44 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71527433/