2.8
Earthquake Details: 81 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
Oct 16, 2026, 12:01:09
- Depth
- 18.89 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 16, 2026, 12:41 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred on Oct 16, 2026 at 12:01:09. Epicenter: 81 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. Reported depth: 18.89 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 16, 2026, 08:01:09 GMT-4
- UTC
- Oct 16, 2026, 12:01:09 UTC
18.89 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M3.99 km ENE of La Romana, Dominican RepublicBeforeM2.87 km NNE of Isabela, Puerto RicoBeforeM2.811 km W of Mayagüez, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.279 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsBeforeM3.148 km N of Hatillo, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.157 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.122 km NNE of Brenas, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.026 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto RicoBeforeM2.71 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.465 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicBeforeM2.460 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsBeforeM3.272 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfter
Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSM 2.8
pr71536903
- Depth:
- 18.89 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 16, 2026, 12:41 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth18.89 km
Significance121
Latitude18.9507
Longitude-64.3743
Event IDpr71536903
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Oct 16, 2026, 12:41:17 UTC
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