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USGSNovember 7, 2026

M2.7 earthquake, 45 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 45 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at a depth of 48 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 10,700th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.7

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Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
45 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
State
U.S. Virgin Islands
Magnitude
2.7 (duration magnitude)
Depth
47.6 km
Time
2026-11-07 02:47:40 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
18.706, -64.613
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Earthquakes, November 2026The latest from the USGS

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