2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 11 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — July 9, 2026

2026-07-09 00:44:11 UTC (2026-07-09) · approx. 8:44 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time00:44 UTC≈ 8:44 PM UTC-4
Depth12.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.863°, -66.904°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.86°, -66.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
12.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8635°N
-66.9045°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71523113
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
218.0°
Min Station Distance
0.114°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-09 01:44:20 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71523113). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 9, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 11 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — July 9, 2026. Retrieved July 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71523113/