2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 38 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — September 30, 2026

2026-09-30 14:32:45 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 10:32 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time14:32 UTC≈ 10:32 AM UTC-4
Depth19.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.680°, -64.829°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.68°, -64.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
19.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.6803°N
-64.8292°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71535193
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
244.0°
Min Station Distance
0.326°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-30 15:48:46 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71535193). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 30, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 38 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — September 30, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71535193/