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M 2.63 earthquake - 49 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

Source reports a magnitude 2.63 earthquake located 49 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. Coordinates: 18.7448333333333, -64.6248333333333. Depth: 15.16 km. (Published at 2026-09-22T22:01:26.080Z.)

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
1/10
Positivity
1/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

This item documents a recorded seismic event with magnitude, precise coordinates, and depth, providing a data point for seismic monitoring and situational records in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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