2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 0 km SSW of Rincón, Puerto Rico — April 8, 2026
2026-04-08 22:39:53 UTC (2026-04-08) · approx. 6:39 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time22:39 UTC≈ 6:39 PM UTC-4
Depth83.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.336°, -67.251°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
83.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.3357°N
-67.2510°E
-67.2510°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71513138
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
128
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
248.0°
Min Station Distance
0.187°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-08 22:53:22 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71513138). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 8, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 0 km SSW of Rincón, Puerto Rico — April 8, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71513138/