2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 12 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — June 12, 2026
2026-06-12 22:23:23 UTC (12 hours ago) · approx. 6:23 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time22:23 UTC≈ 6:23 PM UTC-4
Depth78.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.566°, -66.456°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
78.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.5662°N
-66.4555°E
-66.4555°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71519693
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
132
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
200.0°
Min Station Distance
0.113°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-12 22:40:53 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: pr71519693). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 12, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 12 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — June 12, 2026. Retrieved June 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71519693/