2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 74 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 03:02:15 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 10:02 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time03:02 UTC≈ 10:02 PM UTC-5
Depth21.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.911°, -67.646°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.91°, -67.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
21.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.9112°N
-67.6460°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71524593
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
321.0°
Min Station Distance
0.672°
RMS Residual
0.39 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 11:17:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71524593). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 74 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71524593/