2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 51 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 7, 2026

2026-08-07 16:01:13 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 12:01 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time16:01 UTC≈ 12:01 PM UTC-4
Depth13.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.762°, -64.615°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.76°, -64.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
13.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.7615°N
-64.6155°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71527818
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
80
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
268.0°
Min Station Distance
0.337°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 16:27:29 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71527818). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 7, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 51 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 7, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71527818/