2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — July 12, 2026

2026-07-12 22:52:15 UTC (2026-07-12) · approx. 6:52 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time22:52 UTC≈ 6:52 PM UTC-4
Depth15.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.960°, -66.841°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.96°, -66.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
15.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9600°N
-66.8412°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71523543
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
184.0°
Min Station Distance
0.039°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-13 00:23:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71523543). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 12, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — July 12, 2026. Retrieved July 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71523543/