2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 70 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico — July 18, 2026

2026-07-18 13:27:51 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 9:27 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time13:27 UTC≈ 9:27 AM UTC-4
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.995°, -65.534°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.00°, -65.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.9950°N
-65.5345°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71524848
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
123
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
232.0°
Min Station Distance
0.724°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-18 13:57:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71524848). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 70 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico — July 18, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71524848/