2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 2 km WNW of Mora, Puerto Rico — March 27, 2026

2026-03-27 20:16:05 UTC (2026-03-27) · approx. 4:16 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time20:16 UTC≈ 4:16 PM UTC-4
Depth17.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.472°, -67.051°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.47°, -67.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
17.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.4717°N
-67.0507°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71511063
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
249.0°
Min Station Distance
0.269°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-27 20:54:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71511063). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 27, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 2 km WNW of Mora, Puerto Rico — March 27, 2026. Retrieved March 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71511063/