2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 1 km ENE of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico — May 16, 2026
2026-05-16 22:48:50 UTC (2026-05-16) · approx. 6:48 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time22:48 UTC≈ 6:48 PM UTC-4
Depth17.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.083°, -66.948°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
17.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0830°N
-66.9478°E
-66.9478°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71516823
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
130
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
96.0°
Min Station Distance
0.066°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-18 21:10:38 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: pr71516823). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 16, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 1 km ENE of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico — May 16, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71516823/