2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 34 km N of Carrizales, Puerto Rico — March 6, 2026
2026-03-06 22:12:14 UTC (2026-03-06) · approx. 6:12 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time22:12 UTC≈ 6:12 PM UTC-4
Depth19.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.788°, -66.735°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
19.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.7882°N
-66.7348°E
-66.7348°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71509228
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
124
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
319.0°
Min Station Distance
0.440°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-07 01:05:21 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: pr71509228). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 6, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 34 km N of Carrizales, Puerto Rico — March 6, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71509228/