2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 29 km N of San Juan, Puerto Rico — July 29, 2026

2026-07-29 09:42:03 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 5:42 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time09:42 UTC≈ 5:42 AM UTC-4
Depth29.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.732°, -66.141°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.73°, -66.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
29.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.7315°N
-66.1408°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71526598
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
128
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
238.0°
Min Station Distance
0.424°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-29 10:45:51 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71526598). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 29, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 29 km N of San Juan, Puerto Rico — July 29, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71526598/