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
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.08°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
17.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0830°N
-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
2026-07-25 22:12:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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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 July 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71516823/