2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 43 km NNE of Arecibo, Puerto Rico — September 1, 2026

2026-09-01 15:31:54 UTC (2026-09-01) · approx. 11:31 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time15:31 UTC≈ 11:31 AM UTC-4
Depth15.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.859°, -66.628°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.86°, -66.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
15.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8592°N
-66.6278°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71530533
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
120
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
283.0°
Min Station Distance
0.524°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-01 16:45:08 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71530533). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 1, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 43 km NNE of Arecibo, Puerto Rico — September 1, 2026. Retrieved September 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71530533/