2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 5 km N of Animas, Puerto Rico — August 28, 2026

2026-08-28 10:29:38 UTC (2026-08-28) · approx. 6:29 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time10:29 UTC≈ 6:29 AM UTC-4
Depth13.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.491°, -66.633°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.49°, -66.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
13.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.4908°N
-66.6332°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71530163
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
201.0°
Min Station Distance
0.184°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 10:50:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71530163). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 28, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 5 km N of Animas, Puerto Rico — August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71530163/