2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 3 km ENE of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico — September 5, 2026

2026-09-05 02:16:18 UTC (2026-09-05) · approx. 10:16 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time02:16 UTC≈ 10:16 PM UTC-4
Depth20.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.093°, -66.928°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.09°, -66.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
20.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0930°N
-66.9277°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71530908
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
110
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
65.0°
Min Station Distance
0.126°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-05 03:00:46 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71530908). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 5, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 3 km ENE of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico — September 5, 2026. Retrieved September 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71530908/