2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 27 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico — July 18, 2026

2026-07-18 15:47:56 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 11:47 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time15:47 UTC≈ 11:47 AM UTC-4
Depth18.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.477°, -67.462°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.48°, -67.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
18.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.4775°N
-67.4620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71524858
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
130
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
305.0°
Min Station Distance
0.333°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-18 16:31:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71524858). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 18, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 27 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico — July 18, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71524858/