2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 17 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 12:59:36 UTC (2026-08-12) · approx. 8:59 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time12:59 UTC≈ 8:59 AM UTC-4
Depth82.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.614°, -67.210°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.61°, -67.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
82.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.6140°N
-67.2102°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71528278
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
122
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
232.0°
Min Station Distance
0.173°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 13:13:51 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71528278). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 17 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico — August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71528278/