2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 1 km SW of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico — January 5, 2026

2026-01-05 22:34:57 UTC (2026-01-05) · approx. 6:34 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time22:34 UTC≈ 6:34 PM UTC-4
Depth14.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.011°, -66.799°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.01°, -66.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
14.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0105°N
-66.7992°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71504078
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
131.0°
Min Station Distance
0.084°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-05 22:55:04 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71504078). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 5, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 1 km SW of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico — January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71504078/