2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 71 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — January 6, 2026

2026-01-06 23:12:58 UTC (2026-01-06) · approx. 7:12 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time23:12 UTC≈ 7:12 PM UTC-4
Depth19.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.107°, -66.471°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.11°, -66.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
19.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.1070°N
-66.4710°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71504358
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
130
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
295.0°
Min Station Distance
0.629°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-06 23:46:16 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71504358). 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 71 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — January 6, 2026. Retrieved January 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71504358/