2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 10 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico — January 31, 2026

2026-01-31 22:06:13 UTC (2026-01-31) · approx. 6:06 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time22:06 UTC≈ 6:06 PM UTC-4
Depth22.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.558°, -66.343°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.56°, -66.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
22.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.5582°N
-66.3428°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71506288
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
122
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
235.0°
Min Station Distance
0.195°
RMS Residual
0.39 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-31 22:26:08 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71506288). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 31, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 10 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico — January 31, 2026. Retrieved January 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71506288/