2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 2 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — July 12, 2026

2026-07-12 16:04:31 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:04 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time16:04 UTC≈ 12:04 PM UTC-4
Depth14.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.951°, -66.911°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
14.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9513°N
-66.9110°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71523498
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
191.0°
Min Station Distance
0.038°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-12 16:54:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71523498). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 12, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 2 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — July 12, 2026. Retrieved July 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71523498/