2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 7 km NNE of Brenas, Puerto Rico — August 19, 2026

2026-08-19 11:16:28 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 7:16 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time11:16 UTC≈ 7:16 AM UTC-4
Depth75.1 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.531°, -66.317°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.53°, -66.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
75.1 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.5313°N
-66.3172°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71528978
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
191.0°
Min Station Distance
0.209°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 11:35:37 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: pr71528978). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 19, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 7 km NNE of Brenas, Puerto Rico — August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71528978/