2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 28 km SE of El Negro, Puerto Rico — May 2, 2026
2026-05-02 09:45:22 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 5:45 AM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time09:45 UTC≈ 5:45 AM UTC-4
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.885°, -65.632°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8848°N
-65.6317°E
-65.6317°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71515428
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
128
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
177.0°
Min Station Distance
0.283°
RMS Residual
0.35 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-02 10:07:39 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: pr71515428). 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 28 km SE of El Negro, Puerto Rico — May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71515428/