2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 24 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico — August 25, 2026

2026-08-25 19:47:01 UTC (2026-08-25) · approx. 3:47 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time19:47 UTC≈ 3:47 PM UTC-4
Depth3.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.877°, -65.697°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.88°, -65.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
3.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8767°N
-65.6967°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71529788
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
110
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
229.0°
Min Station Distance
0.340°
RMS Residual
0.34 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-25 20:42:41 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71529788). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 25, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 24 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico — August 25, 2026. Retrieved August 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71529788/