Earthquake 33 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands (2.8 md) (2024-10-17 15:39:39 UTC)

1729179579

18.6397, -64.9510

27.73 KM

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 33 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands, at 2024-10-17 15:39:39 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 33 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

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 33 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands (2.8 md) (2024-10-17 15:39:39 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.8

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_pr71462818

Nearest Places

Barracouta Banks / 12.04 km
Turtle Head / 19.3 km
Northern Point / 24.59 km
Man O’ War Bay / 25.2 km
Little Tobago / 25.29 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.5

31 km S of Port Graham, Alaska
Time: 1734961865
Depth: 52.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
Time: 1734961718
Depth: 28.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.8

39 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
Time: 1734961709
Depth: 116.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

9 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1734961199
Depth: 2.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.2

Banda Sea
Time: 1734961032
Depth: 527.83 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.2

VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1733935647
Depth: 27.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1733244918
Depth: 27.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

106 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Time: 1733244918
Depth: 27.42 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

3.4

VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1732832898
Depth: 53.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

101 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
Time: 1732831582
Depth: 53.41 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)