2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 14 km SSE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 08:39:22 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 4:39 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time08:39 UTC≈ 4:39 AM UTC-4
Depth14.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.204°, -64.765°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.20°, -64.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
14.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2040°N
-64.7650°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71528233
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
105
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
232.0°
Min Station Distance
0.234°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 10:34:30 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71528233). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 14 km SSE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71528233/