2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 56 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico — August 24, 2026

2026-08-24 17:16:39 UTC (2026-08-24) · approx. 12:16 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time17:16 UTC≈ 12:16 PM UTC-5
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.790°, -67.529°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.79°, -67.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.7897°N
-67.5287°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71529668
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
180.0°
Min Station Distance
0.406°
RMS Residual
0.33 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 13:45:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71529668). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 24, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 56 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico — August 24, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71529668/