2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 49 km S of Central Aguirre, Puerto Rico — January 15, 2026

2026-01-15 19:51:44 UTC (2026-01-15) · approx. 3:51 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time19:51 UTC≈ 3:51 PM UTC-4
Depth25.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.517°, -66.306°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.52°, -66.31°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
25.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.5175°N
-66.3058°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71505213
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
124
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
252.0°
Min Station Distance
0.423°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-15 20:15:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71505213). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 15, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 49 km S of Central Aguirre, Puerto Rico — January 15, 2026. Retrieved January 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71505213/