2.4
M2.4 Earthquake 2 km WSW of Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico — January 8, 2026
2026-01-08 16:43:29 UTC (2026-01-08) · approx. 12:43 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time16:43 UTC≈ 12:43 PM UTC-4
Depth18.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.041°, -66.577°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
18.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0415°N
-66.5768°E
-66.5768°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71504653
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
96.0°
Min Station Distance
0.028°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-08 16:58:47 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71504653). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 8, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 2 km WSW of Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico — January 8, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71504653/