2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 23 km NNW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — October 29, 2026

2026-10-29 10:19:13 UTC (9 hours ago) · approx. 6:19 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time10:19 UTC≈ 6:19 AM UTC-4
Depth12.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.913°, -64.864°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.91°, -64.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
12.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9132°N
-64.8637°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71537903
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
108
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
137.0°
Min Station Distance
0.186°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-29 11:04:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71537903). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 29, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 23 km NNW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — October 29, 2026. Retrieved October 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71537903/