2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 25 km W of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico — August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 15:26:15 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 11:26 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time15:26 UTC≈ 11:26 AM UTC-4
Depth16.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.092°, -67.429°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.09°, -67.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
16.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0918°N
-67.4288°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71527893
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
243.0°
Min Station Distance
0.295°
RMS Residual
0.32 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-08 15:45:26 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

3.2
11 km SSE of Punta Santiago, Puerto Rico
7 hours ago · 10.3 km deep
2.7
5 km SW of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
23 hours ago · 57.7 km deep
3.4
34 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
1 day ago · 78.7 km deep
3.7
61 km ENE of Miches, Dominican Republic
1 day ago · 32.0 km deep
3.6
4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
1 day ago · 10.0 km deep
2.8
36 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico
1 day ago · 9.8 km deep
3.2
31 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico
1 day ago · 27.0 km deep
3.3
60 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico
1 day ago · 136.5 km deep
3.1
42 km NW of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
2 days ago · 10.3 km deep
3.1
122 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
2 days ago · 20.0 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Location

Puerto Rico
View all Puerto Rico earthquakes

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71527893). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 8, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 25 km W of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71527893/