2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 0 km E of Parcelas Peñuelas, Puerto Rico — August 10, 2026

2026-08-10 16:48:28 UTC (2026-08-10) · approx. 12:48 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time16:48 UTC≈ 12:48 PM UTC-4
Depth9.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.000°, -66.334°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.00°, -66.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
9.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9998°N
-66.3338°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71528048
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
128
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
170.0°
Min Station Distance
0.099°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-10 18:02:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71528048). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 10, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 0 km E of Parcelas Peñuelas, Puerto Rico — August 10, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71528048/