Earthquake VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION (2.9 md) (2025-04-12 21:53:13 UTC)

1744494793

18.5575, -65.0300

23.00 KM

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION, at 2025-04-12 21:53:13 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION

Recommendation
Light Earthquake

Action

Light shaking may be felt indoors.

Suggestion

Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.

Earthquake VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION (2.9 md) (2025-04-12 21:53:13 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.9

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250412_0000248

Nearest Places

Cricket Rock / 16.72 km
Barracouta Banks / 17.25 km
Cockroach Island / 17.38 km
Sula Cay / 17.43 km
Rough Point / 18.25 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

16 km E of Coso Junction, CA
Time: 1744551375
Depth: 1.26 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

WESTERN TEXAS
Time: 1744550709
Depth: 4.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

49 km W of Mentone, Texas
Time: 1744550709
Depth: 4.38 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

18 km N of Yucca Valley, CA
Time: 1744549860
Depth: 2.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

86 km N of Karluk, Alaska
Time: 1744549787
Depth: 13.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

26 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Time: 1744494793
Depth: 22.99 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

23 km SE of Culebra, Puerto Rico
Time: 1744450649
Depth: 30.07 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1744450649
Depth: 30.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1744272579
Depth: 22.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1744254696
Depth: 63.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)