2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 69 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — January 7, 2026
2026-01-07 20:05:06 UTC (2026-01-07) · approx. 4:05 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time20:05 UTC≈ 4:05 PM UTC-4
Depth20.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.088°, -66.490°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
20.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.0877°N
-66.4898°E
-66.4898°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71504538
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
284.0°
Min Station Distance
0.774°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-07 20:38:33 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: pr71504538). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 7, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 69 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — January 7, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71504538/