M2.9 earthquake — 55 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 55 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands on Sep 10, 2026 at 16:08 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 76 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 75.6 km |
| Coordinates | 18.836, -64.840 |
| Time | Sep 10, 16:08 UTC |
| Location | 55 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| USGS event ID | pr71531293 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 1 km | Sep 8, 01:58 UTC | 56 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.5 | 13 km | Sep 12, 02:43 UTC | 65 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.0 | 22 km | Sep 7, 10:41 UTC | 38 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.1 | 29 km | Sep 9, 19:01 UTC | 71 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.5 | 30 km | Sep 12, 06:45 UTC | 72 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.4 | 48 km | Sep 12, 02:47 UTC | 102 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.