M2.42 Earthquake – 71 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
16 October 2026, 11:55 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.42 earthquake struck 71 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on 16 October 2026, 11:55 UTC, at a depth of 21.8 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 2.42 (md)
- Location
- 71 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Date & time
- 16 October 2026, 11:55 UTC
- Coordinates
- 18.8547, -64.4035
- Depth
- 21.80 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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