M4.7 Earthquake 106 km WSW of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico — February 10, 2026
2026-02-10 20:49:12 UTC (2026-02-10) · approx. 3:49 PM UTC-5 local
Felt by 2 people across nearby locations.
On February 10, 2026 at 20:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 106 km WSW of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico, at a depth of 24.0 km and coordinates 17.5233°, -68.0666°. This earthquake was detected by 34 seismic stations with moderate location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 336, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 153 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Puerto Rico, a region characterized by the Puerto Rico Trench oblique subduction zone and the Muertos Trough, with complex Caribbean–North American plate interactions. The nearest mapped fault system is the Puerto Rico Trench. View all earthquakes in Puerto Rico.
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Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 2 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-68.0666°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 106 km WSW of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico on February 10, 2026 at 20:49 UTC had a depth of 24.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 17.5233°, -68.0666°, which is 106 km WSW of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico. View all earthquakes in Puerto Rico.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Puerto Rico had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Puerto Rico was the M7.3 offshore earthquake of October 11, 1918. Today's magnitude 4.7 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2026041000). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 10, 2026). M4.7 Earthquake 106 km WSW of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico — February 10, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2026041000/