2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 10 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico — April 27, 2026
2026-04-27 16:15:35 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 12:15 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time16:15 UTC≈ 12:15 PM UTC-4
Depth17.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.261°, -67.327°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
17.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2610°N
-67.3270°E
-67.3270°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71514868
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
127
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
301.0°
Min Station Distance
0.244°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-27 16:39:11 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: pr71514868). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 27, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 10 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico — April 27, 2026. Retrieved April 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71514868/