2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 81 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — October 16, 2026

2026-10-16 12:01:09 UTC (5 hours ago) · approx. 8:01 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time12:01 UTC≈ 8:01 AM UTC-4
Depth18.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.951°, -64.374°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.95°, -64.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
18.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.9507°N
-64.3743°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71536903
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
304.0°
Min Station Distance
0.459°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-16 12:41:17 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

3.2
72 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
3 hours ago · 55.5 km deep
3.4
65 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
20 hours ago · 10.4 km deep
2.7
1 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
1 day ago · 15.7 km deep
3.0
26 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico
1 day ago · 5.5 km deep
3.1
22 km NNE of Brenas, Puerto Rico
1 day ago · 73.8 km deep
3.1
57 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
1 day ago · 15.5 km deep
3.1
48 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico
1 day ago · 35.6 km deep
3.2
79 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
2 days ago · 76.1 km deep
2.8
11 km W of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
2 days ago · 19.2 km deep
2.8
7 km NNE of Isabela, Puerto Rico
2 days ago · 21.7 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71536903). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 16, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 81 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — October 16, 2026. Retrieved October 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71536903/