2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 23 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico — May 2, 2026
2026-05-02 03:50:46 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 11:50 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time03:50 UTC≈ 11:50 PM UTC-4
Depth27.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.563°, -65.621°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
27.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.5633°N
-65.6210°E
-65.6210°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71515358
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
132
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
194.0°
Min Station Distance
0.346°
RMS Residual
0.34 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-02 04:21:27 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: pr71515358). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 2, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 23 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico — May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71515358/