2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 16, 2026

2026-08-16 01:38:45 UTC (13 hours ago) · approx. 9:38 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time01:38 UTC≈ 9:38 PM UTC-4
Depth13.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.953°, -66.941°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
13.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9530°N
-66.9413°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71528633
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
125
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
181.0°
Min Station Distance
0.037°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-16 02:03:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71528633). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 16, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 16, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71528633/