2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 34 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico — May 9, 2026
2026-05-09 02:59:56 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 9:59 PM UTC-5 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time02:59 UTC≈ 9:59 PM UTC-5
Depth14.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.168°, -67.533°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
14.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1683°N
-67.5327°E
-67.5327°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71516223
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
127
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
262.0°
Min Station Distance
0.221°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-09 03:19:11 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: pr71516223). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 34 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico — May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71516223/