2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 0 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 4, 2026

2026-08-04 00:17:55 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 8:17 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time00:17 UTC≈ 8:17 PM UTC-4
Depth12.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.966°, -66.910°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -66.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
12.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9660°N
-66.9105°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71527373
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
170.0°
Min Station Distance
0.031°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-04 00:32:52 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71527373). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 4, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 0 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71527373/