2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 9 km NE of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 28, 2026

2026-08-28 14:26:08 UTC (2026-08-28) · approx. 10:26 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time14:26 UTC≈ 10:26 AM UTC-4
Depth55.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.401°, -64.864°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.40°, -64.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
55.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.4013°N
-64.8642°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71530188
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
130
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
171.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 15:14:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71530188). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 28, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 9 km NE of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands — August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71530188/