2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Añasco, Puerto Rico — August 31, 2026

2026-08-31 12:01:06 UTC (2026-08-31) · approx. 8:01 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time12:01 UTC≈ 8:01 AM UTC-4
Depth15.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.246°, -67.165°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.25°, -67.16°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
15.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2460°N
-67.1645°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71530458
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
92
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
140.0°
Min Station Distance
0.244°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 12:26:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71530458). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 31, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Añasco, Puerto Rico — August 31, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71530458/