2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 0 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico — September 2, 2026

2026-09-02 04:42:46 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:42 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time04:42 UTC≈ 12:42 AM UTC-4
Depth12.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.986°, -66.818°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.99°, -66.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
12.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9857°N
-66.8177°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71530593
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
128
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
169.0°
Min Station Distance
0.060°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-02 05:37:21 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: pr71530593). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 2, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 0 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico — September 2, 2026. Retrieved September 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71530593/