2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 1 km WSW of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico — August 31, 2026

2026-08-31 00:42:28 UTC (2026-08-31) · approx. 8:42 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time00:42 UTC≈ 8:42 PM UTC-4
Depth16.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.013°, -66.809°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.01°, -66.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
16.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0133°N
-66.8092°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71530403
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
128
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
126.0°
Min Station Distance
0.018°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 01:57:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71530403). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 31, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 1 km WSW of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico — August 31, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71530403/