2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 10 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — August 31, 2026

2026-08-31 03:39:35 UTC (2026-08-31) · approx. 11:39 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time03:39 UTC≈ 11:39 PM UTC-4
Depth95.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.549°, -66.445°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.55°, -66.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
95.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.5490°N
-66.4453°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71530413
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
124
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
248.0°
Min Station Distance
0.242°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 10:18:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71530413). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 31, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 10 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — August 31, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71530413/