2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 93 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico — May 18, 2026
2026-05-18 10:36:59 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 6:36 AM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time10:36 UTC≈ 6:36 AM UTC-4
Depth33.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.149°, -65.311°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
33.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.1493°N
-65.3105°E
-65.3105°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71517028
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
127
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
247.0°
Min Station Distance
0.838°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 11:15:26 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: pr71517028). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 93 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71517028/