2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — September 15, 2026

2026-09-15 06:21:48 UTC (55 min ago) · approx. 2:21 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time06:21 UTC≈ 2:21 AM UTC-4
Depth13.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.971°, -66.996°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -67.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
13.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9715°N
-66.9962°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71531828
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
126
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
179.0°
Min Station Distance
0.046°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-15 06:52:50 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: pr71531828). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 15, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — September 15, 2026. Retrieved September 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71531828/