Earthquake 76 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands (5.3 mww) (2025-05-04 06:58:24 UTC)

1746341904

18.8785, -64.3571

35.44 KM

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 76 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands, at 2025-05-04 06:58:24 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 76 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake 76 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands (5.3 mww) (2025-05-04 06:58:24 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

5.3

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000px1d

Nearest Places

Soldier Point / 14.7 km
Cow Wreck High Point / 14.83 km
Keel Point / 14.89 km
Bones Low Point / 14.96 km
Bones Bight / 15.02 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.2

28 km S of Chickaloon, Alaska
Time: 1746362111
Depth: 22.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.6

41 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1746361860
Depth: 23.44 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.6

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1746361860
Depth: 23.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA
Time: 1746361710
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.7

91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX
Time: 1746361658
Depth: 7.27 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.1

7 km WNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Time: 1746341914
Depth: 28.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.3

VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1746341901
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.9

112 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
Time: 1746158730
Depth: 56.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

3.9

VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1746158730
Depth: 56.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1746033679
Depth: 63.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)