Earthquake M3.5 – 53 km ESE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
Origin Time (UTC)
12:43:40 17.06.26
Magnitude
3.5 md
Agency
USGS
Coordinates
18.140800°N 64.332800°W
Energy Release
2.68 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
8 KM
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck 53 km ESE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on June 17, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 2.68 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 8 km below the surface.
Nearby Events
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11:09:46
17/06/2026
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3.1
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6 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico
17.9803°N 66.9843°W |
8.94 KM |
EMSC, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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02:24:54
17/06/2026
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3.4
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Puerto Rico Region
19.0675°N 65.3168°W |
22.8 KM |
EMSC, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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22:55:02
16/06/2026
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2.3
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9 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico
17.8838°N 66.9243°W |
12.5 KM |
EMSC, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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18:32:52
16/06/2026
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2.2
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Puerto Rico Region
17.9753°N 66.7848°W |
12.7 KM |
EMSC, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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05:31:49
16/06/2026
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2.2
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13 km SSW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico
17.8642°N 67.1038°W |
11.19 KM |
EMSC, USGS
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EVENT
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