2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 17 km SW of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — May 6, 2026
2026-05-06 21:34:16 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 5:34 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time21:34 UTC≈ 5:34 PM UTC-4
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.990°, -65.590°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9900°N
-65.5900°E
-65.5900°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71515983
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
132
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
162.0°
Min Station Distance
0.208°
RMS Residual
0.34 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-07 02:02:33 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: pr71515983). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 6, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 17 km SW of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71515983/