2.8

Earthquake Details: 64 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

Oct 27, 2026, 09:14:54

Depth
35.73 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 27, 2026, 09:44 AM UTC

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred on Oct 27, 2026 at 09:14:54. Epicenter: 64 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. Reported depth: 35.73 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 27, 2026, 05:14:54 GMT-4
UTC
Oct 27, 2026, 09:14:54 UTC
35.73 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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Nearby major cities

Fajardo
128 km SW
St Croix
129 km S
Carolina
155 km W
Trujillo Alto
161 km W
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M3.265 km N of Culebra, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.465 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin IslandsBeforeM3.485 km ENE of Christiansted, U.S. Virgin IslandsBeforeM3.369 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsBeforeM3.339 km WSW of Stella, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.8Guadeloupe region, Leeward IslAfterM3.431 km N of Isabela, Puerto RicoAfterM5.1Puerto Rico regionAfterM4.121 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto RicoAfterM3.926 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican RepublicAfterM3.356 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfterM3.4120 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfter

Agency measurements

Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.

  • USGSM 2.78

    pr71537733

    Depth:
    35.73 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 27, 2026, 09:44 AM UTC

Technical Details

Depth35.73 km
Significance119
Latitude18.8815
Longitude-64.5878
Event IDpr71537733
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Oct 27, 2026, 09:44:10 UTC

Regional Seismicity

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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 27, 2026, 09:44 UTC.

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