U.S. Virgin Islands Earthquakes
Track recent earthquakes in U.S. Virgin Islands. This page shows the latest seismic activity from the USGS feed, a map of where it happened, and the historical context that tells you whether today is unusual.
Current earthquakes in U.S. Virgin Islands (0)
U.S. Virgin Islands has recorded 136 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the past 90 days.
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No active items in this snapshot
That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
U.S. Virgin Islands map
Recent earthquake history
U.S. Virgin Islands has recorded 136 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in U.S. Virgin Islands (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M5.7 | 74 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | Dec 9, 2023 |
| M5.6 | 88 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | May 4, 2025 |
| M5.5 | 84 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | May 8, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does U.S. Virgin Islands have earthquakes?
- U.S. Virgin Islands recorded 136 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 0.6 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in U.S. Virgin Islands?
- The largest earthquake in U.S. Virgin Islands in the last 5 years was a magnitude 5.7 near 74 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands.
- When was the last major earthquake in U.S. Virgin Islands?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in U.S. Virgin Islands was a magnitude 5.6 near 88 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in U.S. Virgin Islands
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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