2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 69 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — January 6, 2026
2026-01-06 18:18:08 UTC (2026-01-06) · approx. 2:18 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time18:18 UTC≈ 2:18 PM UTC-4
Depth20.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.094°, -66.500°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
20.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.0938°N
-66.5003°E
-66.5003°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71504258
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
128
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
285.0°
Min Station Distance
0.614°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-06 18:42:55 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71504258). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 6, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 69 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — January 6, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71504258/