2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 14 km SSE of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico — August 28, 2026

2026-08-28 19:13:12 UTC (2026-08-28) · approx. 3:13 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time19:13 UTC≈ 3:13 PM UTC-4
Depth13.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.869°, -66.668°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.87°, -66.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
13.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8695°N
-66.6675°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71530218
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
88
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
204.0°
Min Station Distance
0.135°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 19:48:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71530218). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 28, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 14 km SSE of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico — August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71530218/