2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 71 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — February 8, 2026

2026-02-08 20:08:14 UTC (2026-02-08) · approx. 4:08 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:08 UTC≈ 4:08 PM UTC-4
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.967°, -64.674°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.97°, -64.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.9671°N
-64.6735°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s7bz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
263.0°
Min Station Distance
0.546°
RMS Residual
0.52 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-01 14:35:46 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s7bz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 8, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 71 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands — February 8, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s7bz/