2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 63 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — September 21, 2026

2026-09-21 10:15:26 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 6:15 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time10:15 UTC≈ 6:15 AM UTC-4
Depth10.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.840°, -64.518°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.84°, -64.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
10.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8395°N
-64.5177°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71533883
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
287.0°
Min Station Distance
0.364°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-21 10:51:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71533883). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 21, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 63 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — September 21, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71533883/