2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 16 km SSE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — August 26, 2026

2026-08-26 07:58:53 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 3:58 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time07:58 UTC≈ 3:58 AM UTC-4
Depth4.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.959°, -65.418°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.96°, -65.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
4.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9590°N
-65.4182°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71529828
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
125
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
163.0°
Min Station Distance
0.342°
RMS Residual
0.61 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-26 11:50:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71529828). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 26, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 16 km SSE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — August 26, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71529828/