2.7
M2.7 Earthquake 4 km ESE of Maricao, Puerto Rico — August 2, 2026
2026-08-02 00:37:56 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 8:37 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time00:37 UTC≈ 8:37 PM UTC-4
Depth17.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.166°, -66.941°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
17.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1660°N
-66.9412°E
-66.9412°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71527003
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
110
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
72.0°
Min Station Distance
0.131°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-02 00:53:19 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71527003). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 2, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 4 km ESE of Maricao, Puerto Rico — August 2, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71527003/