2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 17 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 04:27:59 UTC (6 hours ago) · approx. 12:27 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time04:27 UTC≈ 12:27 AM UTC-4
Depth18.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.491°, -64.793°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.49°, -64.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
18.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.4913°N
-64.7925°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71528518
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
116
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
201.0°
Min Station Distance
0.178°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-15 10:24:09 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71528518). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 17 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71528518/