2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 3 km N of San Germán, Puerto Rico — January 2, 2026
2026-01-02 21:32:28 UTC (2026-01-02) · approx. 5:32 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time21:32 UTC≈ 5:32 PM UTC-4
Depth19.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.111°, -67.046°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
19.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1113°N
-67.0460°E
-67.0460°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71503708
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
81.0°
Min Station Distance
0.023°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-02 21:58:06 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71503708). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 2, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 3 km N of San Germán, Puerto Rico — January 2, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71503708/