2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 36 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico — August 7, 2026

2026-08-07 04:42:41 UTC (2026-08-07) · approx. 11:42 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time04:42 UTC≈ 11:42 PM UTC-5
Depth9.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.375°, -67.594°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.37°, -67.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
9.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.3748°N
-67.5943°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71527753
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
122
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
310.0°
Min Station Distance
0.110°
RMS Residual
0.39 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 10:53:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71527753). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 7, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 36 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico — August 7, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71527753/