2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 61 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — October 18, 2026

2026-10-18 11:27:32 UTC (6 hours ago) · approx. 7:27 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time11:27 UTC≈ 7:27 AM UTC-4
Depth18.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.262°, -64.217°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.26°, -64.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
18.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2622°N
-64.2173°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71537138
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
127
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
310.0°
Min Station Distance
0.287°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-18 11:37:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71537138). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 18, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 61 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — October 18, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71537138/