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
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.34°, -67.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
83.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.3357°N
-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

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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 April 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71513138/