2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 52 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico — July 9, 2026

2026-07-09 15:13:33 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 11:13 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time15:13 UTC≈ 11:13 AM UTC-4
Depth11.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.876°, -65.682°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.88°, -65.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
11.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8760°N
-65.6817°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71523173
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
119
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
224.0°
Min Station Distance
0.656°
RMS Residual
0.52 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-09 16:17:31 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71523173). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 9, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 52 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico — July 9, 2026. Retrieved July 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71523173/