2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 65 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — September 4, 2026
2026-09-04 23:37:18 UTC (2026-09-04) · approx. 7:37 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time23:37 UTC≈ 7:37 PM UTC-4
Depth11.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.052°, -66.454°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
11.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.0522°N
-66.4545°E
-66.4545°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71530898
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
268.0°
Min Station Distance
0.735°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-05 00:00:08 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71530898). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 4, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 65 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71530898/